PACE Dietary Aide (Central Valley PACE - Stockton)

Golden Valley Health Centers; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: (0 Deductible) / PPO coverage

Dental

Vision

403(b) with match

FSA plans

Gym discounts

Job summary

Golden Valley Health Centers is seeking a PACE Dietary Aide to support daily nutrition services at the Stockton Center. Under supervision, you will assist in meals, service delivery, and inventory, ensuring dietary orders are followed and sanitation is maintained.

The role requires a High School Diploma, ServSafe, and BLS CPR. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, at the Stockton location with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification required within first 30 days of employment.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• General knowledge of nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of dietary/meal services.
• Serve meals, snacks, and beverages with portion control and sanitation.
• Deliver meals to PACE participants and set up meal trays per dietary orders.
• Ensure participants are served according to diet and preferences.
• Maintain kitchen, dietary equipment, and dining areas clean and sanitary.
• Complete daily kitchen/dietary logs and test trays.
• Store and rotate food with FIFO and proper labeling.
• Monitor equipment temperature and report faults as needed.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Current BLS CPR

Job description

PACE Dietary Aide (Central Valley PACE - Stockton)

Job Category: Non Clinical Employee

Requisition Number: PACED004823

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Stockton, CA 95210, USA

Description

Under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian(s) & Nutrition Services Specialist, the Dietary Aide assists with daily food and nutrition services for PACE program participants.

Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Location: Stockton Center

Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with day-to-day operations of dietary/meal services.
• Helps to facilitate food service and is responsible for serving meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and applicable sanitation practices.
• Responsible for delivering meals to PACE participants and setting up meal trays in accordance with dietary orders and/or tray cards.
• Ensures PACE participants are served proper diet and following food preferences in a timely manner.
• Keeps the kitchen, dietary equipment, and dining room clean and sanitary at all times, including work areas and floors.
• Cleans utensils, dishes, and pots and pans by operating the dishwasher or proper handwashing processes. Ensures dishwasher is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of dishwasher. Properly stores pots, dishes, and utensils.
• Assists in completing Daily Kitchen/Dietary Logs and test trays in the kitchen.
• Ensures proper storage (FIFO method), rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with State and local guidelines and CV PACE policy. Discards outdated food.
• Maintains fully stocked kitchen inventory ordering as needed.
• Ensures that the menu, as set forth by the Registered Dietitian is being executed as documented and to the highest quality standards.
• Partners with staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed. Reports faulty equipment immediately.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
• Utilizes and enforces protective gear in all appropriate functions.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings as needed.
• Works under supervision of the Registered Dietitian(s) & Nutrition Services Specialist.
• Observe each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting or pushing greater than 30 pounds, should be done with assistance as appropriate.
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
• Must have vision with or without lenses that is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.
• Exposure to biohazards, including infectious material and waste and any other conditions common in a health care environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, but may at times be noisy and crowded.

Education/Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid California Driver’s License, acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification as required by the State, or attainment within first 30 of employment.
• Current BLS CPR Card certified by American Heart Association.

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