Dietary Support Aide – Kitchen & Meal Service

Homestead Post Acute; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Homestead Post Acute in Lexington, KY is seeking a dietary aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. Responsibilities include setting up trays, washing dishes, serving meals, and maintaining sanitation. Ability to learn routine quickly and work with dietary staff is essential.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handler certificate. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work well with others in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers' certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Mathematical skills include fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret varied instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine.
• Observe water temperatures of 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.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Read technical procedures

Read and follow recipes

Present information clearly

Fractions and percentages

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Homestead Post Acute in Lexington, KY is seeking a dietary aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. Responsibilities include setting up trays, washing dishes, serving meals, and maintaining sanitation. Ability to learn routine quickly and work with dietary staff is essential.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handler certificate. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work well with others in a healthcare setting.