Dietary Aide

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will assist in preparing, serving, and maintaining nutritious meals tailored to the dietary needs of our residents or patients. Your energy and attention to detail will ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming dining environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the well-being of geriatric patients or residents in assisted living, nursing homes, or hospital settings. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about nutrition and customer service, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal service, ensuring adherence to dietary requirements and safety standards
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food production and meal assembly
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, dining spaces, and food handling equipment in compliance with health regulations such as JCAHO standards
• Serve meals to residents or patients with courtesy and professionalism, respecting individual preferences and dietary restrictions
• Support food handling, bussing, cleaning, and sanitation tasks to uphold a safe and hygienic environment
• Follow safe lifting practices when handling heavy items or moving supplies to prevent injury
• Adhere strictly to workplace safety protocols including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and manual handling procedures

Qualifications

• Previous experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly preferred
• Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation practices, and proper food handling techniques
• Experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with special dietary needs is advantageous
• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently in a busy setting
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively
• Basic math skills for portion control and inventory management
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, respectful attitude toward residents or patients
• Certification in CPR is preferred; willingness to obtain if not already certified
• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and standing for extended periods while following safe lifting practices

Join us as a Dietary Aide and become an essential part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate care through nutritious meals. Your contribution will help enhance the quality of life for those we serve while developing valuable skills in a supportive environment. We are committed to paying all team members fairly for their vital work!

Pay: $15.25 - $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Paid holidays
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Work Location: In person