Dietary Aide Aide Part-Time/On Call
About the role
Hanford Post Acute is seeking a dependable and hardworking Dietary Aide to join our team on a part-time/on-call basis. This position plays an important role in supporting meal service, kitchen cleanliness, and resident satisfaction in a skilled nursing environment.
Responsibilities
- Learn and follow the food service routine in a timely manner
- Set up meal trays accurately and efficiently
- Assist with serving meals to residents
- Strip returned trays and wash dishes
- Operate the dishwasher and monitor dishwashing cycles
- Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwasher at the beginning of shift
- Prepare nourishments and snacks as directed
- Sweep and mop kitchen areas
- Carry out trash and garbage
- Put groceries and supplies away in a safe, clean, and orderly manner
- Clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and kitchen equipment
- Maintain floors and work areas in a clean and sanitary condition
- Leave the kitchen clean, organized, and sanitary at the end of shift
- Assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor as needed
- Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff
- Work cooperatively with staff across all departments
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior dietary, food service, or healthcare experience preferred but not required
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read and follow recipes
- Ability to read and understand technical procedures
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic math skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to solve practical problems and seek assistance when needed
Physical Demands
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
- Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
- Visual abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with ability to adjust focus
Additional Information
Nothing in this job posting restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.