Dietary Aide Part-Time

Posted: Tuesday, 03 March 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 02 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/03/2026 20:21:25
Indexed on: 03/03/2026 20:21:25

Location: Porterville, CA, 93257, US

Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 35-0000.00 - Food Preparation and Serving
Type of Employment: PART_TIME

Gateway Post Acute is hiring!

Description:

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Dietary Aide - Part-Time

Facility: Gateway Post Acute
Location: Porterville, CA
Pay Range: $17.08 - $17.48 per hour (BOE)
Status: Part-Time
Department: Dietary Services
General Purpose

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide position at Gateway Post Acute is to assist the Dietary Department in providing quality food service to residents. Assignments are based on the needs and activity level of each shift. The Dietary Aide reports directly to the Cook and/or Dietary Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Learn and follow food service routines within a short period of time
  • Set up meal trays accurately and timely
  • Strip and clean returned trays; wash dishes and utensils
  • Assist with serving meals to residents
  • Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of the shift
  • Monitor water temperatures during dishwashing cycles
  • Operate and maintain the dishwasher
  • Prepare nourishments and snacks as assigned
  • Sweep, mop, and maintain kitchen floors
  • Clean work surfaces, equipment, and refrigerators
  • Remove trash and garbage according to facility procedures
  • Store groceries in a safe, orderly, and sanitary manner
  • Leave kitchen and work areas clean and sanitary at the end of each shift
  • Assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor as needed
  • Participate in orientation and ongoing dietary training programs
  • Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments
Supervisory Requirements
  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications

Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • Must obtain and maintain a Food Handler's Certificate
Skills and Abilities

Language Skills
  • Ability to read technical procedures
  • Ability to read and follow recipes
  • Ability to communicate effectively with managers and coworkers

Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to solve practical problems
  • Ability to follow written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
Physical Demands
  • Frequent standing and walking
  • Occasional sitting
  • Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
  • Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
  • Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception with ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
  • Kitchen and food service environment
  • Noise level is typically low to moderate
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Gateway Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable laws.

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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