Dietary Associate (Food Service)

PACE Southeast Michigan; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sterling Heights is seeking a Dietary Associate to perform food preparation and service duties. The role requires adherence to dietary regulations and involves maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification required.
• Long term care or hospital food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals, snacks, and beverages.
• Ensures proper labeling and storage of food supplies.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Dietary Associate (Food Service) - Sterling Heights

Requisition Number: DIETA004474

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• Posted : May 9, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights | STH
35501 Mound Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48310, USA

Description

The dietary associate at the PACE Southeast Michigan performs routine functions in the dietary department including food preparation, food service, cleaning and other duties assigned under the direction of the Registered Dietitian and Center Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the preparation of food and is responsible for serving meals, snacks, beverages and nutrition supplements using portion control and applicable sanitation practices.
• Prepares meals in accordance to diet orders and ensures participants are served the appropriate meal in a timely manner.
• Washes, sanitizes and stores dishes and adaptive feeding equipment.
• Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies. Ensures proper labeling of food placed into storage.
• Ensures that equipment is maintained. Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Registered Dietitian.
• Follows fire safety, infection control practices and hazardous chemical practices, and uses cleaners and other hazardous materials in accordance with facility policy.
• Follows Federal and State regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.
• Follows cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Takes daily attendance and prepares tray tickets.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services and staff meetings.
• Performs all other duties assigned under the direction of the Registered Dietitian and Center Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification with the American National Standards Institution (ANSI) required.
• Current CPR card required.
• Long term care or hospital food service experience.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (MS Outlook and MS Word) required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets parameters.
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
• Shows respect for the physical, spiritual, and well-being of participants and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve and interpret instructions.
• Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Must meet a standardized set of competencies (approved by CMS) before working independently.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry 25 pounds, and push/pull up to 50 pounds.

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