Dietary Kitchen Assistant

Pikes Peak Post Acute; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Pikes Peak Post Acute in Kalispell, MT is hiring a Dietary Aide to assist with meal tray setup, dishwashing, and daily kitchen operations. The role supports the Cook and Dietary supervisor and requires the ability to learn food service routines quickly.

Responsibilities include serving meals, checking dishwashing parameters, preparing nourishments, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. Must have a high school diploma and obtain a food handlers' certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information to managers and employees.
• Standing and walking frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds; physical requirements described in job text.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at shift start.
• Observe the water temperatures of the dishwasher during 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.
• Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary; assist Cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Reading recipes

Reading procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pikes Peak Post Acute in Kalispell, MT is hiring a Dietary Aide to assist with meal tray setup, dishwashing, and daily kitchen operations. The role supports the Cook and Dietary supervisor and requires the ability to learn food service routines quickly.

Responsibilities include serving meals, checking dishwashing parameters, preparing nourishments, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. Must have a high school diploma and obtain a food handlers' certificate.