Dietary Aide (VVSL)

Civitas Senior Living; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Civitas Senior Living in Harlingen, TX is seeking a motivated Dietary Aide to join our kitchen team. You will assist in preparing and maintaining daily and weekly meal items while upholding sanitation and safety standards.

Responsibilities include prep work, restocking items, dishwashing, and helping with baking and cooking tasks as needed. A strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of sanitation best practices in a food service environment.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes and perform physical tasks.
• Strong motivation and willingness to learn new skills.
• Good attitude and ability to work well within a team.
• Reliable and punctual with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Help prep daily and weekly food items as directed.
• Restock dressings and daily meal items to ensure availability.
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of kitchenware.
• Lift and move heavy merchandise boxes when trucks arrive on designated days.
• Dispose of trash properly and maintain cleanliness in work areas.
• Mop and sweep floors to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Restock hydration stations regularly.
• Assist with baking and cooking tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Sanitation

Lifting heavy items

Team player

Reliable and punctual

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Dietary Aide to join our team in Harlingen, TX. The ideal candidate will assist in the preparation and maintenance of daily and weekly meal items, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment while adhering to sanitation best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Help prep daily and weekly food items as directed.
• Restock dressings and daily meal items to ensure availability.
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of kitchenware.
• Lift and move heavy merchandise boxes when trucks arrive on designated days.
• Dispose of trash properly and maintain cleanliness in work areas.
• Mop and sweep floors to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Restock hydration stations regularly.
• Assist with baking and cooking tasks as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of sanitation best practices in a food service environment.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes and perform physical tasks.
• Strong motivation and willingness to learn new skills.
• Good attitude and ability to work well within a team.
• Reliable and punctual with strong time management skills.