Dietary Aide/FSW - Rockingham County

 

SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals in a safe and healthful manner.  

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

 

• Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides. 

• Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing. 

• Brews coffee, fills beverage machines, sets up hot and/or cold food area. 

• Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering events. 

• Complies with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling 

• Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines 

• Checks and stores incoming supplies. 

• Follows assigned break schedules. 

• Collects and strips trays for dishwashing and participates in ware washing if assigned 

• Stores silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc. 

• Participates on safety committee. 

• Attends all mandatory in-service programs. 

• Manages POS/cash handling if applicable for position 

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Adheres to all Whitsons policies and procedures at all times
• Supports the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons.

• Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements 

• Performs all other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education:
• High School or GED
Certifications:
• Food Handling certification preferred but not required
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
• Speak and read English
• Some experience helpful
• Be able to lift 40 pounds or more
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required:
• To stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools and controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to lift and move up to 40 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to see in dim lit areas such as walk-ins and storage areas.