Dietary Aide - Full Time - Phoenix Veterans Home

About the role

The Dietary Aide works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager. They are responsible for food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, recipe adherence, therapeutic diets, and modified textured foods and liquids. They also maintain a clean and safe work area and assist dietary cooks as necessary. Responsibilities include all general sanitation and cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and taking out trash.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and production control
• Inventory control
• Kitchen safety and sanitation
• Equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing
• Food safety and adherence to recipes
• Therapeutic diets and modified textures
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Assist dietary cooks as necessary
• All general sanitation and cleaning tasks (sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, taking out trash)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in customer service
• Minimum one (1) year of food service experience
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to communicate effectively
• Able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Local to Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas
• Fluent in English

Qualifications

• Current ServSafe® certification or Food Handler certification (preferred)
• Experience working in long-term care environment (preferred)