Healthcare Kitchen Aide — Elderly Meal Service

Center for Elders; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Elders’ Independence in United States is seeking a Kitchen Aide to support daily operations of the PACE center's food service program under the Day Center Supervisor. You will assist with food preparation, meal service, dishwashing and sanitation to deliver nutritious meals.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Food Handlers Certificate; prior healthcare food service experience is preferred.

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 safety practices

Healthcare food service experience

Dietary restrictions knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers Certificate (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Job description

Center for Elders’ Independence in United States is seeking a Kitchen Aide to support daily operations of the PACE center's food service program under the Day Center Supervisor. You will assist with food preparation, meal service, dishwashing and sanitation to deliver nutritious meals.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Food Handlers Certificate; prior healthcare food service experience is preferred.