Part-Time Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Food Service

OVERLANDPARK in; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

OverlandPark is seeking a Part Time Dietary Aide (Food Services) to support daily meal service in the kitchen. The role includes preparing trays, cleaning duties, dishwashing, and assisting the cook and dietary supervisor. Candidates should learn routines quickly and work well with staff in all departments.

The position emphasizes safety, proper food handling, and maintaining clean facilities, with opportunities for training and development within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Mathematical skills: apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routines quickly.
• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temp of dishwasher at start of shift.
• Observe water temperatures during cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Take out trash and garbage.
• Store groceries safely.
• Keep kitchen clean and sanitary and assist cook or supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Effective communication

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OverlandPark is seeking a Part Time Dietary Aide (Food Services) to support daily meal service in the kitchen. The role includes preparing trays, cleaning duties, dishwashing, and assisting the cook and dietary supervisor. Candidates should learn routines quickly and work well with staff in all departments.

The position emphasizes safety, proper food handling, and maintaining clean facilities, with opportunities for training and development within a collaborative team environment.