Compassionate Dietary Aide — Meals & Resident Care

Manor Lake Ellijay; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dietary assistance service in Ellijay is looking for a Dietary Assistant to help with meal preparation, serving, and cleaning. Candidates should be patient, enthusiastic, and able to lift items over twenty-five pounds. Essential duties include assisting with meals and maintaining cleanliness in food service areas, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This role is ideal for those with a positive attitude toward working with the elderly.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
• Know and use portion control procedures when preparing and serving meals.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances and floors.
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning, gathering soiled items and placing clean items in proper storage areas.
• Assist in distributing and collecting menus and checking completeness and accuracy before distribution.

Skills

English proficiency

Patience

Positive attitude

Job description

A dietary assistance service in Ellijay is looking for a Dietary Assistant to help with meal preparation, serving, and cleaning. Candidates should be patient, enthusiastic, and able to lift items over twenty-five pounds. Essential duties include assisting with meals and maintaining cleanliness in food service areas, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This role is ideal for those with a positive attitude toward working with the elderly.