Dietary Aide

About the role

The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
• Serve meals in the Health Center.
• Set up and clear tables in the Health Center dining room.
• Transport hot and cold foods to and from the Health Center.
• Transport necessary food service supplies and non-food items to and from the Health Center.
• Maintain equipment, workstations, and dining areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Maintains standards for personal appearance and cleanliness.
• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Previous experience in a nursing home, hospital, senior living, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow instructions, dietary orders, and communicate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail when following food allergies, dietary restrictions, and special requests.
• Able to communicate with residents to take meal orders accurately and enter orders into a Point-of-Sale (POS) system.
• Caregiver qualities such as compassionate, patient, and respectful when assisting older adults.
• Dependable and team-oriented, with a strong focus on resident satisfaction and quality service.

Physical Requirements

• Light to moderate physical effort 90% of the time.
• Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the work day; ability to stoop, bend and stretch frequently; lifting weight requirement will not be more than 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to see, hear, and speak.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the number of hours worked per week and employment classification.