Compassionate Dietary Aide for Senior Meals & Care

Westminster Assisted Living & Memory Care of Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westminster Assisted Living & Memory Care of Decatur is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to support our culinary team in preparing, portioning, and serving meals that align with residents' dietary plans.

Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting residents during meals, following food safety protocols, and collaborating with staff to deliver a positive dining experience for elderly residents. Health benefits and growth opportunities accompany this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meal Assistance: Help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans and special requests.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas. Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Provide meal assistance to residents as needed, including helping with meal setup and serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols, including proper food storage, handling, and sanitation practices, to ensure food is safe for consumption.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, checking inventory, and notifying the Dietary Manager of any shortages or supply needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the dietary team to ensure the kitchen and dining areas run smoothly, assisting with food prep and meal service as directed.
• Resident Engagement: Assist in fulfilling special dietary requests and ensuring residents’ individual preferences and needs are met during meal times.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westminster Assisted Living & Memory Care of Decatur is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to support our culinary team in preparing, portioning, and serving meals that align with residents' dietary plans.

Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting residents during meals, following food safety protocols, and collaborating with staff to deliver a positive dining experience for elderly residents. Health benefits and growth opportunities accompany this role.