Dietary Aide - SNF

Mountain View Post AcuteSNFWA; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide. This role is essential for ensuring smooth food service operations, from preparing meal trays to maintaining a clean kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic setting, demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving skills. Join a supportive team where your contributions directly impact the well-being of residents. If you're passionate about food service and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures and recipes.
• Effective communication skills to present information.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routines quickly and set up meal trays.
• Assist with serving meals and maintain a clean kitchen environment.

Skills

Food Service Routines

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher

Job description

Reports to: Dietary Director

Full Wage Range: $16.66 - $20.82

Job Description

General Purpose

The dietary aide's assignments are determined based on the needs of the shift activity. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties

1. Learn food service routines quickly.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
4. Assist with serving meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the start of each shift.
6. Monitor water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
7. Operate the dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop the kitchen.
10. Manage trash and garbage disposal.
11. Store groceries safely and neatly.
12. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment; assist as needed.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Maintain floors through sweeping and mopping.
15. Participate in orientation and ongoing training for dietary staff.
16. Collaborate harmoniously with personnel across departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures and recipes.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from managers and staff.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Reasoning Ability

• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional sitting.
• Frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Visual acuity for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, including focus adjustment.

Work Environment

The environment is typically low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.