Caring Senior Dining Aide (Food Service)

Shady Lawn Health; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Shady Lawn Health in Mississippi seeks a Diet ary Aide to assist in all dietary functions and meal service under the supervision of the dietary manager and dietitian. You will help prepare meals, set up trays, and ensure accurate portions while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

The role involves serving meals, cleaning work areas, and assisting with inventory and food storage. On-the-job training is provided; some food service experience is helpful, and a caring attitude toward

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and serving in dining rooms and carts.
• Follow dietary procedures according to facility policies and infection control guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment and dining spaces; perform dishwashing/cleaning as needed.
• Assist in checking diet trays and delivering meals to residents.
• Move and stock food supplies; assist in food preparation for special meals as instructed.

Skills

Read/Write English

Education

10th grade education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Shady Lawn Health in Mississippi seeks a Diet ary Aide to assist in all dietary functions and meal service under the supervision of the dietary manager and dietitian. You will help prepare meals, set up trays, and ensure accurate portions while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

The role involves serving meals, cleaning work areas, and assisting with inventory and food storage. On-the-job training is provided; some food service experience is helpful, and a caring attitude toward