Dietary Aide

A Day in the Life of a Dietary Aide

You play a vital role in our community. Without you, we would not be able to provide quality service in delivering meals to our residents!

• Assist in preparing and serving meals to our residents
• Start with carefully setting up trays and serving regular meals
• Prepare snack items and food requests for special events
• Deliver a high level of customer service by distributing food in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual resident meals according to specified diet orders and an approved menu
• Ensure the quality and temperature of food items
• Deliver and retrieve trays by the end of meal dining time
• Wash dishes
• Pick up food and trash, clean tables, chairs, and other food service equipment and utensils
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations, maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
• Provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and your colleagues
• Take pride in the difference you make in the lives of our residents

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, understand measurements and follow written and oral instructions
• No experience required. A willingness to learn is needed
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate resident needs
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members
• Experience in a geriatric nursing facility is preferred but not required

Work Schedule

This part-time dietary position works days, evenings and weekends.

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

If you feel that you would be right for this dietary aide job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!