Compassionate Dietary Aide for Senior Care

Hillcrest Healthcare; Corinth (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Healthcare is hiring dietary services staff to assist in food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining sanitary dining areas for residents in a long-term care setting in Corinth, Tennessee. The role emphasizes teamwork, proper diet accommodations, and compassionate care for elderly residents.

Essential duties include tray setup, delivering meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the Dietary Manager or Cook.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility dietary department preferred.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills, including basic reading and writing, with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving; maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under supervision.
• Assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
• Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.
• Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc.
• Work on central tray service line, placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays.

Job description

Hillcrest Healthcare is hiring dietary services staff to assist in food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining sanitary dining areas for residents in a long-term care setting in Corinth, Tennessee. The role emphasizes teamwork, proper diet accommodations, and compassionate care for elderly residents.

Essential duties include tray setup, delivering meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the Dietary Manager or Cook.