Caring Dietary Aide: Nutritious Meals for Residents

Oakwood Care Center; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide for a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Maryland. You will assist with meal preparation, portioning, serving, and ensuring a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area while honoring residents' dietary needs.

Responsibilities include delivering meals, setting up dining spaces, following diet orders and safety procedures, and supporting the dietary team. The role requires good communication, punctuality, and the ability to stand for extended

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and food safety procedures.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, portioning, and serving according to resident dietary needs.
• Deliver meals and beverages to residents and assist with dining room setup and cleanup.
• Follow special diets, diet orders, and food texture requirements as directed.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, dining areas, and food service equipment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Store food properly and assist with stocking supplies.
• Treat residents with dignity, respect, and kindness.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff and other facility departments.

Skills

Food service basics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dependability

Job description

Apploi is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide for a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Maryland. You will assist with meal preparation, portioning, serving, and ensuring a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area while honoring residents' dietary needs.

Responsibilities include delivering meals, setting up dining spaces, following diet orders and safety procedures, and supporting the dietary team. The role requires good communication, punctuality, and the ability to stand for extended