Dietary Aide

Responsibilities

• Aids in food ordering, storage, and preparation as directed by the supervisor.
• Aids cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads, and other non-entrant foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Fulfills production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines as required.
• Completes pre-preparation tasks as needed or assigned, such as washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables and fruits; slicing meat and measuring or weighing ingredients for menu compliance and nutritional accuracy.
• Cleans equipment and work area after each use; sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; takes trash to the dumpster as assigned; washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Maintains meal schedules and assumes responsibility for meeting them.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedures; puts clean dishes and silverware away.
• Assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware, and kitchen as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s work experience in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.