Compassionate Dietary Aide for Skilled Nursing

Generations Healthcare; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Generations Healthcare is hiring a Dietary Aide in a skilled nursing setting. The role supports the Dietitian and Food Services leadership, ensuring meals are prepared, served on time, and lines of communication with other departments remain open.

The position emphasizes compassion, reliability, and adherence to sanitation policies. Applicants must be able to assist in meal service, kitchen tasks, and daily cleaning while maintaining residents’ dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain sanitation and safety of food service areas.
• Patient, tactful, cheerful with residents.

Responsibilities

• Work with the facility’s Dietitian/Director of Food Services to implement changes.
• Follow established food procedures and policies.
• Build rapport with inter-department staff to maintain quality service.
• Assist in serving meals and daily cleaning duties.
• Set up meal trays, carts, and dining area as directed.
• Assist in preparing meals and distributing menus.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal and check diet trays.

Skills

Independent decision making

Follow oral and written instructions

Sanitation and safety

Patience and empathy

Background check prep

Job description

Generations Healthcare is hiring a Dietary Aide in a skilled nursing setting. The role supports the Dietitian and Food Services leadership, ensuring meals are prepared, served on time, and lines of communication with other departments remain open.

The position emphasizes compassion, reliability, and adherence to sanitation policies. Applicants must be able to assist in meal service, kitchen tasks, and daily cleaning while maintaining residents’ dignity and comfort.