Dietary Aide

Position Title: Dietary Aide

General Purpose:
The Dietary Aide's responsibilities are based on the needs of the shift.

This role reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties:


* Quickly learn food service routines.


* Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.


* Strip down and wash returned trays.


* Check and record the chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the start of the shift.


* Monitor the water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.


* Operate the dishwasher efficiently.


* Prepare nourishments and snacks as needed.


* Sweep, mop, and maintain kitchen floors.


* Remove trash and dispose of garbage properly.


* Organize and store groceries in a clean and safe manner.


* Ensure the kitchen is left clean and sanitary.


* Clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and other kitchen areas.


* Assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor as needed.


* Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.


* Work effectively with personnel in all departments.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:


* High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills:


* Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.


* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and staff.

Mathematical Skills:


* Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:


* Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certifications:


* Must obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands:
This position requires the following physical abilities:


* Frequent standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms.


* Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.


* Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds.


* Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling.


* Ability to perceive close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, with the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:


* The noise level is typically low to moderate.


* Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.