Compassionate Dietary Aide for Senior Living Meals

The Blair Memory Care Center of Cary; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Blair Memory Care Center of Cary is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our culinary team, assisting in preparing nutritious meals for residents. The role emphasizes sanitation, proper food handling, and meeting individual dietary needs while supporting a compassionate dining experience.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, good communication skills, and a desire to work with seniors. This on-site position offers opportunities for growth and benefits as part of our care-focused team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work efficiently as part of a team.
• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Meal Assistance: help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents.
• Sanitation & cleanliness: maintain kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes and equipment.
• Resident support: assist with meal setup, serving, and dining experience.
• Food safety: follow all safety protocols for storage, handling and sanitation.
• Inventory support: assist in receiving and storing food and supplies; notify shortages.
• Team collaboration: work with dietary team to keep kitchen and dining running smoothly.
• Resident engagement: fulfill special dietary requests and resident preferences.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Blair Memory Care Center of Cary is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our culinary team, assisting in preparing nutritious meals for residents. The role emphasizes sanitation, proper food handling, and meeting individual dietary needs while supporting a compassionate dining experience.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, good communication skills, and a desire to work with seniors. This on-site position offers opportunities for growth and benefits as part of our care-focused team.