Dietary Aide

About This Job

You bring comfort and nourishment to our residents every single day. As a Dietary Aide, you play a vital role in our community by ensuring that every meal meets the highest standards of nutrition, taste, and safety.

You work closely with our culinary team to prepare, plate, and deliver meals that cater to individual health needs. Your friendly smile and attentive service turn routine dining into a meaningful daily highlight for the people we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and assembles appetizing meals using efficient meal preparation techniques to meet scheduled dining times.
• Manages fast-paced tray line operations to ensure accurate and timely food delivery for every resident.
• Applies knowledge of modified diets to serve meals that align with specific nutritional and medical requirements.
• Maintains spotless kitchen and dining areas through rigorous sanitation practices and safe kitchen equipment handling.
• Upholds strict food safety and HACCP standards to prevent contamination and protect public health.
• Delivers exceptional customer service by greeting residents warmly, listening to their feedback, and addressing dietary preferences with care.
• Supports overall dietary management goals by tracking inventory, reporting shortages, and communicating resident needs to the nursing and kitchen teams.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completes a certified food handler training course or obtains certification within 30 days of hire.

Experience

• Brings at least six months of experience in food service, healthcare dining, or a related hospitality environment.
• Demonstrates practical knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment handling and basic food preparation.

Knowledge/Skills

• Possesses a strong understanding of food safety, HACCP guidelines, and kitchen sanitation protocols.
• Communicates effectively with residents, family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Adapts quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with modified diets in a senior living or healthcare setting.
• Certificates in professional culinary arts, nutrition support, or advanced dietary management.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Stands and walks for extended periods during meal service shifts.
• Lifts and carries food supplies, trays, and kitchen equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Bends, reaches, and stoops frequently while cleaning and organizing work areas.
• Works in a fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to varying temperature changes from ovens and refrigerators.