Dietary Aide

About the Role

Nexus Neurorecovery Center in Conroe, Texas, is seeking a dependable and service-focused Dietary Aide to support food preparation and meal service for our patients. This role works closely with the dietary team to ensure meals are appetizing, properly prepared, and consistent with physician-ordered diets and individual food preferences.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with meal preparation, portioning, tray assembly, and meal service.
• Prepare and serve physician-ordered therapeutic diets, including pureed, low-sodium, mechanically altered, and other modified diets.
• Check meal trays for accuracy before service and delivery.
• Prepare and deliver patient snacks according to established schedules.
• Prepare and deliver morning and evening nutritional formulas using approved recipes and sanitation practices.
• Transport meals, trays, snacks, and formulas to nursing stations and patient-care areas.
• Follow the Food Safety Manual and established food-preparation procedures.
• Monitor and document dishwasher and pot-washing temperatures, sanitation levels, and equipment function.
• Wash and sanitize utensils, cookware, serving equipment, trays, and dishes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen and cafeteria, including sweeping, mopping, and removing garbage.
• Store, rotate, and organize food and supplies according to food-safety requirements.
• Help ensure adequate food and supply levels are maintained.
• Follow facility policies on sanitation, infection prevention, workplace safety, and Texas health regulations.
• Interact with patients, visitors, and team members courteously and professionally.
• Use time efficiently and complete duties without compromising quality or safety.
• Demonstrate flexibility with scheduled hours based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: At least one year of institutional or commercial food-service experience preferred. Healthcare, rehabilitation, hospital, senior living, school, or high-volume food-service experience is a plus.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current Food Handler Certification required or must be obtained within the facility’s established timeframe.
• Must complete facility-required training in behavioral management and de-escalation techniques.
• Must obtain or maintain required behavior-management certification (e.g., SAMA, ABA, PIP, or equivalent).

What Success Looks Like

• Patient meals and formulas are prepared and delivered accurately and on time.
• Special dietary orders are followed carefully.
• Kitchen and dining areas consistently meet sanitation and safety standards.
• Patients and team members receive courteous, dependable service.
• Assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently without sacrificing quality.