Dietary Aide: Patient Nourishment & Kitchen Support

(Country Hills Post Acute) El Cajon Post Acute, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

(Country Hills Post Acute) El Cajon Post Acute, LLC is looking for a Dietary Aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. You will learn food service routines quickly, set up trays, assist with meals, and help with dishwashing while maintaining sanitary standards.

You will also monitor dishwasher temperatures, prepare nourishments, clean and sanitize the kitchen, and participate in staff training. A high school diploma and a food handler certificate are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and assist when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work in cooperation with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Learn food service routine

Dishwashing

Food serving

Food handling

Kitchen sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

(Country Hills Post Acute) El Cajon Post Acute, LLC is looking for a Dietary Aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. You will learn food service routines quickly, set up trays, assist with meals, and help with dishwashing while maintaining sanitary standards.

You will also monitor dishwasher temperatures, prepare nourishments, clean and sanitize the kitchen, and participate in staff training. A high school diploma and a food handler certificate are required.