Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide at Aviara Healthcare Center Dietary Aide at Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas, California Posted in 11 days ago.

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Full-Time Job Description:

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.