Dietary Aide SNF

Stjog; California; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stjog is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service in our facility. You will follow daily routines, assist with dining room service, and help with food prep and cleanup while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires adherence to ServSafe guidelines, good communication with residents and team, and reliable attendance in a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment. You will also assist with tray assembly and line setup to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have Food Handlers Card/ServSafe Certificate, knowledge of safe food handling.
• Ability to read and understand English to follow menu specifications and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Follows daily cleaning schedule and work assignments.
• Washes all dishes in a safe, efficient and organized manner.
• Helps out in other areas when tasks are completed, or as needed.
• Takes carts to floor or dining area, delivers food, picks up food/carts, cleans carts, cleans kitchen, sweeps/mops and ensures safety at all times.
• Opens kitchen for business with morning cook and turns on equipment as needed, drink prep, service of breakfast and lunch, dessert prep, salad bar prep as needed.
• Assists in setup of all stations on the food line as required.
• Performs all duties of dietary aide as needed including dish room and tray line responsibilities.

Job description

| | || --- | --- || **Position** | Dietary Aide |1. Follows daily cleaning schedule and work assignments2. Washes all dishes in a safe, efficient and organized manner3. Helps out in other areas when tasks are completed, or as needed (aside from breaks)4. Takes responsibility for ensuring all work within your scope is done promptly, efficiently, and to a high quality5. Takes carts to floor or dining area, delivers food, picks up food/carts, cleans carts, cleans kitchen, organizes kitchen, sweeps/mops and ensures safety at all times6. Opens kitchen for business with morning cook and turns on equipment as needed, drink prep, service of breakfast and lunch, dessert prep, salad bar prep as needed7. Oversees the setup of all stations on the food line as required8. Assumes dish room and tray line responsibilities as required; performs all duties of dietary aide as needed9. Checks refrigerators/freezers for cleanliness and appropriate par stock levels, labels, etc.10. Receives early food deliveries (bread, bakery, rolls, ice cream, etc.) as required11. Washes dishes, performs janitorial duties, serves, hosts and bussing required12. Arrives to work on time and leaves at the scheduled time unless there’s prior approval from the Supervisor, excellent attendance required13. Communicates professionally and effectively with all coworkers14. Maintains a positive attitude, especially when interacting with staff, residents, family members, and other guests15. Ensures service is provided at a high quality at all levels to which you can and should assist16. Provides professional, quality dining room services17. Visits and assists residents during mealtime to ensure satisfactory meal service18. Stores, handles and serves foods in a safe and sanitary manner, discards leftover per policy and procedures19. Ensures all safety precautions are followed20. Follows the instructions of the cook if Supervisors are not present21. Additional Responsibilities & Duties22. Attends all mandatory in-services, safety meetings, etc.23. Performs other duties as assigned24. Follows organizational and departmental procedures25. **Information Management** Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with confidentiality and security **Risk Management** Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations # Physical Demands & Working Conditions26. Lift up to 50 lbs.: Frequently to stock carts with supplies, carrying boxes, lifting trash and trashcans, and lifting kitchen equipment, etc.27. Reach above shoulder height: Occasionally, occurs when reaching for items located on top (higher) shelves28. Reach at shoulder height: Frequently may occur while serving residents, cleaning, pushing carts including trashcans, preparing food, etc.29. Reach below shoulder height: Frequently occurs when reaching for items located on bottom (lower) shelves30. Push/Pull: Frequently to push/pull carts with supplies, boxes, trash and trashcans, and kitchen equipment, etc.31. Grasping: Frequently grasping kitchen equipment for food preparation, grasping food carts32. Handling: Constantly handling kitchen equipment33. Twisting: Occasionally may occur while serving residents, preparing food, cleaning the kitchen34. Bending: Occasionally occurs while reaching for items in the lower shelves or placing items in the cart, cleaning the kitchen35. Squatting: Occasionally may occur while cleaning the kitchen36. Kneeling: Occasionally may occur while cleaning the kitchen37. Crouching: Occasionally may occur while cleaning the kitchen38. During an eight-hour day, employee is required to walk and stand most of the shift unless on breaks39. Required to smell and taste variety of foods40. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in enclosed areas where there is heat from steam table and refrigerator motors, works with very hot food41. Must follow all safety measures and procedures42. Must follow the dress code policy## Qualifications# Required Qualifications1. Must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily2. High school diploma or equivalent, or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience3. Must have Food Handlers Card/ServSafe Certificate, knowledge of safe food handling4. Ability to read and understand English to follow menu specifications and check in orders, to follow safety rules, company/departmental policies and procedures# Additional Requirements1. Must keep all required certificates and/or licenses current2. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions3. Ability to follow safety precautions when handling sharp knives, slicing, and institutional equipment to prevent injuries4. Good interpersonal communication skills to instruct others.