Kitchen Support & Food Service Aide

West Valley Post Acute in; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Valley Post Acute in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a dietary aide to support daily kitchen operations and patient meal service. You will learn the food service routine, assist with serving meals, and help keep the kitchen clean and sanitary under supervision.

Responsibilities include dishwashing, food preparation, tray handling, sanitation, and collaboration with other departments. A high school diploma and food handlers' certificate are required, with ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routine within a short period.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Valley Post Acute in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a dietary aide to support daily kitchen operations and patient meal service. You will learn the food service routine, assist with serving meals, and help keep the kitchen clean and sanitary under supervision.

Responsibilities include dishwashing, food preparation, tray handling, sanitation, and collaboration with other departments. A high school diploma and food handlers' certificate are required, with ongoing training provided.