Dietary Aide Part-Time

PACS•Visalia, CA

1d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists in the daily operation of the Dietary Department. Assignments are determined based on the needs and activity of each shift. This position supports meal service, sanitation, and overall kitchen operations to ensure a clean, safe, and pleasant dining experience for residents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler’s Certificate
Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to read and follow recipes
Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from managers and employees
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions
The essential functions of this position require the ability to: Stand and/or walk very frequently Sit occasionally Reach with hands and arms frequently; push/pull very frequently Talk and hear very frequently Taste and/or smell very frequently Lift up to 50 pounds frequently Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally Use close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception vision with ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Learn and perform food service routines within a short period of time
Set up and prepare meal trays
Strip returned trays and wash dishes
Assist with serving meals to residents
Operate the dishwashing machine
Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwasher at the beginning of each shift
Monitor water temperatures during dishwashing cycles
Prepare nourishments and snacks
Sweep and mop kitchen and dietary areas
Clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and equipment
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen at all times
Carry out trash and garbage
Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and sanitary manner
Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary at the end of each shift
Assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor as needed
Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff
Work cooperatively and harmoniously with staff in all departments