General Purpose: The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.
Essential Duties
- Learn food service routine within a short period.
- Set up meal trays.
- Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
- Assist with serving different meals.
- Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
- Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
- Operate dishwasher.
- Prepare nourishments and snacks.
- Sweep and mop kitchen.
- Carry out trash and garbage.
- Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
- Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and assist cook or dietary supervisor when called upon.
- 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.
Supervisory Requirements
No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualification
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
- Effective communication with managers and employees.
- Mathematical skills to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
- Problem-solving and ability to interpret various instructions.
- Must obtain and maintain food handlers certificate.
Physical Demands
- Frequent standing and/or walking.
- Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
- Frequent reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Good vision including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
Work Environment
Work environment is representative of performing essential functions with low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.
