Compassionate Diet Aide – Patient Nutrition & Service

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

PTO & six holidays

403(b) with 3% match

Fitness center access

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services seeks a Dietary Aide (Nutrition Aide) to help prepare and deliver healthy meals, coordinating with Dietitians on allergies or restrictions. You’ll assist in meal prep, serve food, and maintain cleanliness with strict safety standards.

Strong communication with residents and staff is essential to meet nutritional needs throughout shifts. Education includes a high school diploma and a current Food Handler’s Permit; Servsafe training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Must be cordial and congenial with residents.
• Must be dependable, detail oriented, organized, and have good follow through.
• Must be able to work within standard policy and procedures, and work with limited direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food under the guidance of the Chef or Dietitian.
• Deliver dishes, trays, and designated times and rooms.
• Assist in setting up and clearing up dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order Includes dish, tray, trash, leftover removals.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements. Maintain cleanliness of prep items.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
• Provide customer service and hospitality during nutrition delivery.

Skills

Communication

Reading instructions

Reliability

Patience and compassion

Education

High school diploma

Food Handler’s Permit

Servsafe training

Job description

Covenant Living Communities and Services seeks a Dietary Aide (Nutrition Aide) to help prepare and deliver healthy meals, coordinating with Dietitians on allergies or restrictions. You’ll assist in meal prep, serve food, and maintain cleanliness with strict safety standards.

Strong communication with residents and staff is essential to meet nutritional needs throughout shifts. Education includes a high school diploma and a current Food Handler’s Permit; Servsafe training is a plus.