Dining Services Aide
PACS Services
Dining Services Aide
PACS Services
Post-acute care facility operator and investor
Position Title: Dining Services Aide
Department: Dining
Reports to: Lead Cook and Dining Services Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Purpose
The primary role of the Dining Services Aid is to assist with the preparation and serving of all meals to the residents of the community. Assignments are determined by the needs based on the activity of the shift. Reports to the Lead Cook and the Dining Services Manager.
Essential Duties
• Must be able to learn new food service routines within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Assist with preparing different meals.
• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Clean work surfaces in the kitchen, dining room, and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors in the kitchen and dining area.
• Carry out trash and garbage in the kitchen and dining areas.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the Lead Cook or Dining Services Manager.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments, upholding company values.
• Follows all applicable federal, state, and corporate guidelines, standards, and policies and procedures.
Supervisory Requirements
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Language Skills
Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.
Physical Demands
The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Additional Information
Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
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.
Post-acute care facility operator and investor
PACS Group is a holding company that runs a national platform of post-acute care facilities. It acquires, owns, and manages skilled nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and other long-term care sites, then provides healthcare services to patients after hospital stays. Revenue comes from services provided at these facilities and is paid by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and patient payments. The company’s performance depends on occupancy, reimbursement rates, and how efficiently the facilities are run. Compared with competitors, PACS stands out as a large, publicly traded operator with a broad national footprint focused on growing its post-acute care platform through acquisitions and operational improvements. Its goal is to expand access to post-acute care and create value by owning and optimizing a network of care facilities that serve elderly and chronically ill patients.
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