Dietary Aide - Part Time - Tucson Veterans Home

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a motivated Dietary Aide with strong customer service skills to join our Foodservice Operations team. The role supports dietary cooks, maintains sanitation, and assists with food prep in a healthcare setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in customer service, 1+ year food service experience, and English fluency. Weekend and holiday availability is required. ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of customer service experience.
• At least 1 year of food service experience.
• Must communicate in English (read, write, speak).
• Weekend and holiday availability with flexible hours.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to walk and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist dietary cooks as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Perform general sanitation and cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, dishes, trash).
• Support food preparation, production control, and inventory control.
• Adhere to recipes, safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Customer service experience

English proficiency

Weekend/holiday availability

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety & sanitation

Food preparation basics

Inventory control basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Food Handler certification (preferred)

Job description

Powerlink has an immediate need for a highly motivated Dietary Aide with strong customer service skills solid work history to join our Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink is a provider of healthcare-integrated services for long-term care and senior living facilities. This facility is located in Phoenix, AZ. We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager. The Dietary Aide must have skills in food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment uses and cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, recipe adherence, therapeutic diets, and modified textured foods and liquids. The Dietary Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean a safe work area and assisting dietary cooks as necessary. Responsible for all general sanitation and cleaning including, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and taking out trash.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum Two (2) Years Of Experience In Customer Service.
• Minimum one (1) year of food service experience.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas.
• Must be able to read and speak English fluently.

Preferred Qualification

• Current ServSafe® certification or Food Handler certification.
• Experience working in long term care environment.