Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide prepares and serves nutritious, therapeutically appropriate meals and snacks in a safe, sanitary, and efficient manner. This position plays an important role in supporting resident satisfaction and quality care by providing excellent dining service and maintaining a clean food service environment.

Reports to:

• Dietary Manager
• Morning Cook
• Late Cook

• →Prepare and serve meals, snacks, and beverages according to resident diet orders and food safety standards.
• →Take resident meal orders and provide friendly, respectful dining service.
• →Ensure meals are accurate, appropriately portioned, and served at the proper temperature.
• →Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, dining area, and work environment.
• →Operate dishwashing equipment safely and wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• →Record required food and equipment temperatures.
• →Receive, stock, and store food and supplies.
• →Assist with special events, cleaning projects, and other department duties as assigned.
• →Attend required training and work collaboratively with the dietary team.

• Previous food service, dietary, or healthcare experience preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry food, supplies, and equipment throughout the shift.