Dietary Aide

Job Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Dietary Aide and play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality nutritional care to our residents. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will assist in meal preparation, food service, and maintaining a clean, safe environment within the dietary department. Your positive attitude and attention to detail will ensure residents receive nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs, fostering comfort and well-being every day. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to develop culinary skills and gain valuable experience working with geriatric patients in a supportive healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food production and meal preparation according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences
• Serve meals to residents with courtesy and professionalism, ensuring proper portioning and presentation
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, dining areas, and food handling stations in compliance with sanitation standards
• Follow safe lifting practices when handling heavy trays or supplies, adhering to workplace safety protocols
• Support the dietary team by bussing tables, cleaning dishes, and managing sanitation procedures
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while respecting all food safety regulations including JCAHO standards
• Help monitor residents’ dietary requirements, ensuring adherence to prescribed diets and special nutritional needs

Requirements

• Previous experience in assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals, or food industry environments is highly preferred
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Ability to work efficiently with time management skills in a fast-paced setting
• Experience working with geriatric patients or in dietary departments is advantageous
• Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, dishwashers, and serving tools
• Basic math skills for portioning and inventory management
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely and perform manual handling tasks as required
• Certification in CPR and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is preferred but not mandatory
• Commitment to workplace safety standards including proper sanitation practices and food safety regulations

Join us today to make a meaningful difference through nourishing our residents’ lives! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your skills grow while you contribute to the health and happiness of those we serve.

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person