Job Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Dietary Aide, where your enthusiasm and attention to detail will play a vital role in delivering exceptional nutritional care to our residents. In this lively and rewarding position, you will assist in meal preparation, food service, and maintaining a clean and safe dining environment. Your efforts will ensure that residents receive nutritious, well-presented meals that meet their dietary needs while fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary skills and gain valuable experience in healthcare settings such as assisted living, nursing homes, or hospitals.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food production and meal preparation according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences
- Serve meals to residents with professionalism, ensuring proper portioning and presentation
- Adhere strictly to dietary requirements, including special diets for medical or religious reasons
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and dining areas, including cleaning dishes, utensils, and food prep surfaces
- Support safe food handling practices by following proper manual handling techniques and using personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, mixers, and other culinary tools
- Assist with bussing tables, clearing plates, and ensuring the dining environment remains tidy and inviting
- Follow all workplace safety protocols, including safe lifting practices for heavy items and proper sanitation procedures
- Collaborate with nursing staff and dietary team to meet the nutritional needs of residents, especially those with specific dietary restrictions or medical conditions
- Support the overall food service operation by managing time effectively during busy meal periods
Skills
- Previous experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly valued
- Strong knowledge of food production, preparation, serving techniques, and sanitation standards
- Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Ability to adhere to dietary requirements and support residents with special nutritional needs
- Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks during meal service times
- Basic math skills for portion control and inventory management
- Customer service orientation with a caring attitude towards geriatric patients or residents
- Knowledge of food safety regulations such as JCAHO standards and proper food handling procedures
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
- Physical capability for heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, manual handling tasks, and working with PPE
Join us in making a meaningful difference through nourishing our residents’ well-being! Your dedication will help create a positive dining experience that promotes health, comfort, and happiness for those we serve.
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
