Kitchen Assistant/Dietary Aide

Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehab Center; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated dietary aide to join their team. This role involves assisting in meal preparation, serving, and ensuring cleanliness in the dining area for patients and staff. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a basic understanding of sanitation and safety practices. If you have a passion for food service and want to contribute to the well-being of others, this position offers a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

401K

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Employee appreciation events

Annual evaluations

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization, and safety is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook and prepare meals for patients and staff.
• Follow production sheets and guidelines for meal preparation.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Understanding of sanitation

Organization skills

Safety awareness

Job description

POSITION 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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

BENEFITS

• 401K
• Annual evaluations
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Electronic documentation
• Employee appreciation events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Modified Comp
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance