Job Summary
Join our dedicated dietary team as a Dietary Aide/Server, where you will play a vital role in delivering nutritious, delicious meals to our residents and patients. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a compassionate environment, ensuring that dietary needs are met with precision and care. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a positive dining experience for those we serve, supporting their health and well-being every day.
Duties
- Assist with food preparation, serving meals, and ensuring proper presentation according to dietary guidelines.
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling, cleaning, and sanitation of kitchen equipment and dining areas.
- Support the dietary department by following specific dietary requirements for residents or patients, including special diets and nutritional needs.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while practicing safe lifting and manual handling techniques.
- Provide friendly, attentive customer service to residents, patients, staff, and visitors during meal service.
- Help with inventory management by receiving food deliveries, storing supplies properly, and maintaining accurate records of food handling.
- Follow workplace safety protocols including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with JCAHO standards for healthcare facilities.
Experience
- Prior experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in food production, meal preparation, and food service environments.
- Knowledge of nutrition principles, dietary requirements for geriatric or healthcare populations, and food safety practices.
- Experience operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, dishwashers, or other culinary tools.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.
- Familiarity with working with geriatric patients or individuals requiring special diets is advantageous.
- Certification in CPR and knowledge of safe lifting practices are a plus to ensure safety for yourself and others.
Join us in making a meaningful difference through nourishing meals! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills contribute directly to the health and happiness of our residents. All positions are paid roles that value your dedication and expertise in delivering exceptional dietary services.
Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
