Compassionate Dietary Aide — Flexible Hours & Team Support

Waters of Shelbyville; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters of Shelbyville is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to perform assigned tasks in the dietary department, assist the cook, set tables, and ensure timely meal service for residents. You will follow recipe directions, maintain sanitation, and adhere to facility policies.

The role requires high school graduation, willingness to perform routine duties, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility for shifts; you will work under the Dietary Manager and contribute to safe, respectful

Qualifications

• High School graduate; preferred institutional dietary service experience.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Numerical accountability for recipe preparation and measuring cleaning agents; good motor coordination required.
• Flexible hours including during emergencies; patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines using dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Assist the cook in preparation and service of meals.
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow Federal and State long-term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts and serving meals.
• Set up the dining room and serve residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Report any damaged or unsafe equipment; follow reporting procedures for supplies.

Skills

Reading recipes and diet orders

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Willingness to perform routine tasks

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Waters of Shelbyville is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to perform assigned tasks in the dietary department, assist the cook, set tables, and ensure timely meal service for residents. You will follow recipe directions, maintain sanitation, and adhere to facility policies.

The role requires high school graduation, willingness to perform routine duties, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility for shifts; you will work under the Dietary Manager and contribute to safe, respectful