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Dietary Aide - Part-Time

Sierra Valley Rehab Center
Pay Range: $17.08-$17.48 per hour
Position Summary

The Dietary Aide supports the Dietary Department in providing nutritious meals and excellent service to residents. Assignments are determined by the needs and activity level of each shift. This position reports directly to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and plays an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and follow food service routines within a short period of time.
• Set up and prepare meal trays according to diet orders and portion guidelines.
• Strip and break down returned trays and begin dishwashing procedures promptly.
• Assist with meal service during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and dishwasher water temperature at the beginning of each shift.
• Monitor dishwasher water temperatures during cycles to ensure sanitation standards are met.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and effectively.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks as assigned.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain kitchen floors.
• Clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and food preparation areas.
• Remove trash and garbage promptly and safely.
• Store groceries in a safe, orderly, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure the kitchen is left clean and sanitary at the end of each shift.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively and harmoniously with all departments within the facility.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior food service experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting preferred, but not required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with managers and team members.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in food preparation and portion control.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler's Certificate.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require:

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional sitting.
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent talking and hearing.
• Frequent tasting and smelling.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Visual abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception with the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of a skilled nursing dietary department. The noise level is generally low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Additional Information

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sierra Valley Rehab Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive workplace for all.