Kitchen & Nutrition Support Aide

Homestead Post Acute; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Homestead Post Acute in Lexington, KY is seeking a dietary aide to support daily food service operations. The role involves learning the routine quickly, setting up meal trays, assisting with serving meals, and washing dishes while keeping the kitchen clean.

You will help with nourishments, monitor dishwashing conditions, and participate in ongoing training with dietary staff. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus the ability to read procedures and recipes and to obtain a food

Qualifications

• Able to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• High school diploma or equivalent; food handlers' certificate required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Learn food service routines quickly and support the cook and dietary supervisor.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and floors; maintain sanitation.
• Carry out trash disposal and help with kitchen organization.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing dietary staff training.

Skills

Reading recipes

Food safety

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers' certificate

Job description

Homestead Post Acute in Lexington, KY is seeking a dietary aide to support daily food service operations. The role involves learning the routine quickly, setting up meal trays, assisting with serving meals, and washing dishes while keeping the kitchen clean.

You will help with nourishments, monitor dishwashing conditions, and participate in ongoing training with dietary staff. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus the ability to read procedures and recipes and to obtain a food