Geriatric Kitchen Aide: Nutrition & Meal Service

Elders; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Elders’ Independence is seeking a Kitchen Aide to support daily food service operations in our PACE center. You will assist with food prep, meal service, and sanitation, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and safety standards.

The role includes delivering meals, logging temperatures, and aiding with special dietary requests. We offer an hourly wage of $25.00 to $35.00, with placement based on experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handlers Certificate (or ability to obtain upon hire) required.
• Previous experience in a healthcare food service environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of dietary restrictions and modified diets, preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Experience working with older adults or in a PACE program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation tasks and serving meals and snacks to participants.
• Portion, plate, and serve meals according to prescribed diets and menu plans.
• Deliver meals to participants in the day center and/or package meals for home delivery.
• Observe and report any changes in participant appetite, behavior, or meal intake to nutrition team.
• Ensure all meals meet the dietary and cultural preferences of participants as directed by the Registered Dietitian.
• Support special events or dietary requests as needed.
• Set up and clean dining areas before and after meals.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a clean and safe kitchen and dining environment.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, refrigerators, freezers, and storage spaces.
• Maintain accurate kitchen logs such as food temperature and cleaning logs as required.
• Assist in receiving, labeling and storing food deliveries and supplies.
• Check for expired food items and discard according to food storage guidelines.
• Follow procedures for operating a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Adhere to personal hygiene practices in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nutrition team.

Skills

Food service

Healthcare setting

Dietary restrictions

Food safety

Sanitation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

The Center for Elders’ Independence is seeking a Kitchen Aide to support daily food service operations in our PACE center. You will assist with food prep, meal service, and sanitation, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and safety standards.

The role includes delivering meals, logging temperatures, and aiding with special dietary requests. We offer an hourly wage of $25.00 to $35.00, with placement based on experience and internal equity.