Dietary Aide
$38,251–$38,251 year
On-site · Pasadena, California, United States
Job Summary
Assists in trayline, dishwashing, storage, preparation, and service of meals under the direction of the Dietary Director/Manager and Lead Cook. Must be detail-oriented, professional, and a team player who works well with others. Responsibilities include preparing, delivering, handling, and cleaning food per policies; keeping the kitchen clean and sanitized per health standards; taking orders and assisting with preparation, delivery, and cleaning processes. Requires ability to read English, follow directions, and lift up to 40 pounds (with push/pull up to 60 pounds); weekends required; flexible shifts (9am–5pm or 11am–7pm); part-time schedule; high school diploma or equivalent. Ensures proper nutrition knowledge and adherence to food safety/sanitation procedures; capable of mass food production and providing courteous customer service. Must embody neat appearance and eagerness to learn.
Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent required
- Specialized training in foodservice is desirable
- Ability to read, understand English, follow directions, and complete tasks
- Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
- Dependable, with experience working in facilities of mass and quality food production methods
- General knowledge and understanding of nutrition
- Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food onto food trays
- Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures
- Ability to interact positively with residents, client, staff, and other personnel and the public
- Must embody great customer service, cleanliness, professionalism, and eagerness to learn and assist
- Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 40 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 60 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work around food and cleaning products
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