Compassionate Dietary Aide for Nourishing Meals

Lutheran Senior Services; Topton (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dining services for residents in a skilled nursing and memory care setting. You will assist residents with meal selections, prep meals, and ensure foods are served safely and on time.

The job requires following nutrition orders, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to infection control and safety policies. You will help with set-up and clean-up, document temperatures and usage where required, and support the dining team in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• One year of dietary aide experience preferred.
• Basic cooking skills and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must be patient and tolerant with staff, residents, and family members.
• Must have or be willing to receive a recognized food safety handling certification in accordance with local or county regulations.
• Must have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County (in accordance with County health regulations).

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with making appropriate food and beverage choices while ensuring options meet dietary restrictions/orders.
• Performs defined work routines using dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with dining service set-up, including preparing meals and beverages, served at proper temperatures and on time.
• Prepares dining rooms for next meal service; sets tables and maintains service areas.
• Assists with clean-up, busing tables, washing dishes, stocking, and keeping areas clean.
• Follows safety procedures and reports hazards, defective equipment, and incidents.
• Maintains HACCP logs and records product usage and waste amounts.
• Follows infection control procedures and uses protective clothing when handling waste and cleaning agents.

Skills

Dietary aide experience

Sanitation knowledge

Reading dietary orders

Patience and empathy

Job description

EverTrue is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dining services for residents in a skilled nursing and memory care setting. You will assist residents with meal selections, prep meals, and ensure foods are served safely and on time.

The job requires following nutrition orders, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to infection control and safety policies. You will help with set-up and clean-up, document temperatures and usage where required, and support the dining team in a fast-paced,