Kitchen Assistant / Dietary Aide

Recover-Care Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wichita is seeking a dietary aide to assist in meal preparation and service for patients and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a basic understanding of sanitation and safety. Experience in food service and long-term care is preferred. Join a dedicated team focused on providing quality care and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assists cook as directed by the food service director.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads, and other foods.
• Follows production and pre-preparation sheets.

Skills

Communication

Sanitation

Organization

Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Performs a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to patients and staff in the nursing center and other special events.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Assists cook as directed by the food service director
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

• The dietary aide candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.
• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred