Dishwasher & Kitchen Support – Dietary Aide

St. Peters Post Acute; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peters Post Acute is hiring a Dietary Aide to support meal service, tray assembly, sanitation, and basic kitchen operations. The role requires learning food service routines quickly, assisting with meal service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The position involves operating the dishwasher, checking chlorine levels, and helping with nutrient nourishments and snacks. Teamwork across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• 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 the 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Learn food service routines quickly and accurately.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness including sweeping and mopping.
• Operate and monitor the dishwasher, ensuring proper temperatures.
• Check chlorine levels and dishwasher water temps at shift start.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks and handle groceries safely.
• Assist in training dietary staff and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Food service

Dishwashing

Food handling

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher

Job description

St. Peters Post Acute is hiring a Dietary Aide to support meal service, tray assembly, sanitation, and basic kitchen operations. The role requires learning food service routines quickly, assisting with meal service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The position involves operating the dishwasher, checking chlorine levels, and helping with nutrient nourishments and snacks. Teamwork across departments is essential.