Compassionate Dietary Aide: Meal Prep & Patient Service

PruittHealth; Toccoa (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Dietary Aide in a long-term care facility to assist with food preparation, serving meals, delivering trays, and maintaining hygiene standards.

The role emphasizes following established procedures, ensuring safety, and supporting residents with meals while upholding infection control policies. On-site position with on-going training and teamwork with dietary staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum education shows functional literacy to read recipes and guidelines.
• On-the-job training provided; prior experience not required.
• Experience in food service or long-term care dietary work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in meal prep and desserts for patients/residents.
• Deliver trays and meals to patients in the dining area.
• Prepare between-meal nourishments and assist with substitutions.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, serving, and transport procedures.
• Clean dining and kitchen areas; sanitize equipment and surfaces.
• Participate in mandatory in-services and adhere to safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Food handling

Dishwashing

Tray service

Cleaning and sanitation

Team communication

Education

Functional literacy

Tools

Dish machine

Food prep equipment

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Dietary Aide in a long-term care facility to assist with food preparation, serving meals, delivering trays, and maintaining hygiene standards.

The role emphasizes following established procedures, ensuring safety, and supporting residents with meals while upholding infection control policies. On-site position with on-going training and teamwork with dietary staff.