Dietary Aide

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages according to menu plans, dietary orders, and facility protocols.
• Serve meals to residents and deliver trays as scheduled, ensuring diets and special dietary needs (e.g., therapeutic or texture-modified diets) are followed correctly.
• Auxiliary with set-up and clean-up of dining areas and kitchen: washing dishes, sanitizing kitchenware, cleaning surfaces, floors, and dining rooms.
• Perform inventory management and restocking of food supplies; monitor food expiration and storage per safety standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures at all times.
• Communicate with residents, dietary staff, and the care team about dietary needs, preferences, and any concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager or Food Service Supervisor (e.g., special-diet tray prep, temperature logs, sanitation tasks).

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in food service or healthcare dietary settings preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and understand meal orders, dietary instructions, and follow recipes or menus carefully.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with residents, families, and staff members.
• Physical stamina: ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and carry items (food trays, supplies) as needed throughout shift.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and respect for resident dignity.