Dietary Aide-Part Time at Gateway Post Acute in Porterville, California

Job Description:

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the cook and dietary supervisor.

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.


• Set up meal trays.


• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.


• Assist with serving the different meals.


• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.


• Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.


• Operate dishwasher.


• Prepare nourishments and snacks.


• Sweep and mop kitchen.


• Carry out trash and garbage.


• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.


• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.


• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.


• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.


• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.


• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.