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 when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
- Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
- Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
- Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
- Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.
Supervisory Requirements
No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualification
- Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes. Present information and respond to questions effectively.
- Mathematical Skills: Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Certificates/Licenses: Must obtain and maintain food handlers certificate.
Physical Demands
Standing and/or walking very frequently, sitting occasionally, reaching frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently, talking and/or hearing very frequently, tasting and/or smelling very frequently, lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Good vision including color and depth perception.
Work Environment
Noise level usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
