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Dietary Aide – Full-Time

San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation
Pay Range: $17.48–$17.50 per hour

Position Summary

San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Part-Time Dietary Aide to support our Dietary Department in providing nutritious meals and exceptional service to our residents. Assignments are determined based on the needs and activity level of each shift. The Dietary Aide reports directly to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary 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 down returned trays and begin dishwashing procedures promptly.

• Assist with serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals.

• Check and record chlorine concentration and dishwasher water temperature at the beginning of each shift.

• Monitor dishwasher water temperatures during wash cycles to ensure sanitation standards are met.

• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.

• Prepare nourishments and snacks as assigned.

• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.

• Remove trash and garbage in a safe and sanitary manner.

• Store groceries in a clean, organized, and safe manner.

• Clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and food preparation areas.

• Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition 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.

• Previous food service experience in healthcare or long-term care preferred but not required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors 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, or schedule-based instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, 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 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

This position operates within a skilled nursing facility dietary department. The noise level is typically 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 reflects the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

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.