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About the Role

The Dietary Aide assists the Registered Dietitian and kitchen staff in meal preparation, service, and clean-up for PACE participants. This role ensures safe, therapeutic, and culturally appropriate nutrition services, meeting the needs of frail elderly participants while adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Dietitian and Day Center staff in providing safe, therapeutic nutrition services in accordance with approved menus and participant care plans.
• Receive vendor-prepared food and prepare it for participant meal service following established procedures.
• Prepare, portion, plate, and serve meals, snacks, and nutritional supplements according to standardized recipes, planned menus, and dietary cards.
• Ensure all therapeutic diets and participant preferences are accurately followed.
• Assemble meal trays ensuring correct utensils, condiments, and dietary modifications are included.
• Observe participant food and fluid intake and promptly report significant changes, refusals, or concerns to the Registered Dietitian, nurse, or supervisor.
• Maintain strict compliance with local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations, including PACE policies and procedures.
• Measure and record food temperatures upon delivery, prior to service, and at required intervals.
• Monitor and maintain temperature logs for refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, ice machine, and warming equipment.
• Label, date, and properly store all perishable food items, including pre-packaged meals for home delivery.
• Ensure acceptable storage standards for all food and beverages at all times.
• Record inventory of food, dishes, silverware, kitchen, and cleaning supplies.
• Assist with ordering or purchasing supplies as needed to support meal service according to approved menus.
• Ensure food stations, beverage areas, and snack areas are stocked and available throughout the day.
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment including dishes, pots, pans and utensils following dishwashing guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen areas, including serving carts, refrigerators, freezers, floors, and pantry areas.
• Clean and sanitize dining tables, chairs, and serving areas immediately after meals.
• Dispose of food waste and trash according to established center procedures.
• Maintain overall cleanliness, order, and safety of the kitchen and dining areas at all times.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and required educational programs.
• Utilize Epic appropriately and efficiently and serve as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.
• Perform other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid California ServSafe and Food Handler Certification.
• Current BLS and First Aid required.
• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.

Skills

• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Meal preparation
• Dietary modifications
• Inventory management
• Kitchen equipment cleaning
• Epic utilization

Location

• San Francisco, CA 94133

Work Type

• FLSA Non-exempt

Experience Level

• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with frail and/or older adult population.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food service or meal preparation experience; experience serving geriatric populations.

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid California ServSafe and Food Handler Certification
• Current BLS and First Aid certification

Salary/Compensations

• $31.00 - $31.40 Hourly