Compassionate Dietary Aide for Senior Care

Columbus-Alzheimer; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

PTO + Holidays + Floating Holidays

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with daily food service operations, including meal tray setup, delivery to nursing floors, and post-meal cleanup. You will support cooks, follow diet cards, and help ensure resident nutrition and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and timely communication with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.
• Must have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and teamwork concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to all food functions as directed or instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Prepare and/or deliver to the nurses' station at appropriate times of day: juice, applesauce, and pudding for med passes.
• Complete set up of resident meals trays according to specified diets.
• Place hot and cold food items on residents' trays at mealtime according to menu, diet cards, or designated by the manager or cook.
• Prepare sandwiches, juices, special, and meal items according to diet cards, and place on trays at meal times.
• Deliver all meal trays to appropriate destinations on the nursing floor at appropriate times, retrieve trays at appropriate times, and collect any trays or dishware from the floor before end of shift.
• Break down all trays and items on trays by putting through the dish machine, putting items away in appropriate places, and restock the machine with appropriate chemicals.
• Take out all trashcans after each meal, sweep, mop, and sanitize work areas according to checklists or as deemed appropriate by the supervisor or cook.
• Accept phone calls and requests from nursing staff and residents in an appropriate manner and fulfill requests in a timely manner.
• Assist cook when needed
• Make authorized food substitutions
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

Skills

Independent thinking

Communication skills

English literacy

Team player

Job description

Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with daily food service operations, including meal tray setup, delivery to nursing floors, and post-meal cleanup. You will support cooks, follow diet cards, and help ensure resident nutrition and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and timely communication with nursing staff.