Dietary Aide, PACE

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.  FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.   

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Job Roles

• Assist in helping prepare meals in consultation with the PACE Cook and/or Dietary Manager.
• Serve meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Follow recipes, prepare, and cook food in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Ensure established meal plans are prepared in line with the Dietary Manager's instructions.
• As directed, take note of food allergies and prepare food in line with Participants’ needs.
• Assist the Registered Dietitian in interviewing patients to ensure personalized dietary needs are met.
• Record meals served accurately, and monitor food temperatures.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, etc., and distribute trays prepared for PACE Participants.
• Set up and take down dining areas to ensure the distribution and collection of plates, glasses, etc.
• Collect and clean trays, wipe kitchen surfaces, and sanitize as necessary.
• Properly dispose of food waste, and ensure plates and utensils are not contaminated.
• Reports all broken equipment to the Dietary Manager.
• Assist the Dietary Manager in ensuring all the necessary ingredients are in stock and keep track of what is in the kitchen and what needs to be replenished.
• Ensure all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent, GED Certificate required.
• Food Handler Permit required upon hire or obtained within 90 days of hire.”
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursements are governed by policy.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• 1-2 years of experience in the role of Dietary Aide, or assisting in food preparation and distribution of meals to designated patients or participants, preferably with the older adult population.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and sanitation in food handling.
• Aptness in preparing meals in accordance with precise instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend common recipes.
• Good verbal communication skills, including good customer service skills.
• Skill in operating cooking appliances and cookware, with the ability to work efficiently and safely.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, including following instructions for dietary needs, reading recipes, and meal orders.
• Ability to record information accurately.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally, economically, and educationally diverse populations
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Full Time

• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits

• Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance

• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.