Dietary Aide

About the position

The Dietary Aide position is essential in a nursing home environment, focusing on providing nutritious and appealing meals to residents while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This role requires a commitment to food production and meal preparation, along with strong time management skills to handle various tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Wash all cafeteria and patient dishes.
• Participate on patient tray lines.
• Deliver patient food carts to the units.

Requirements

• Previous experience in food service or kitchen environments, preferably in nursing homes or similar settings.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and be self-motivated.
• Familiarity with meal preparation techniques and dietary needs.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with residents and staff members.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a nursing home or similar setting.
• Familiarity with dietary needs of residents.

Benefits

• Competitive pay at $11 per hour.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives.