Dietary Aide Starting $15.00 Hr.

Riverview; South Point (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview in South Point, Ohio is seeking a reliable dietary aide to support daily meal service in our kitchen. You will learn the food service routine quickly, set up meal trays, assist with serving, and ensure sanitation standards are met under the supervision of the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to read recipes, and a food handlers certificate. You will help with dishwashing, wipe down surfaces, record basic dishwasher data, and cooperate with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read procedures and recipes.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers' certificate within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Operate and monitor the dishwasher and sanitation tasks.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Assist with training and cooperation with dietary staff.

Skills

Food safety

Dishwashing

Food service

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Must 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 at the beginning of shift.
• Observe 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.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in the orientation and on going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

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

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.