Compassionate Dietary Aide: Patient-Centered Meal Service

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support meal service for residents. The role emphasizes safe handling, cleanliness, and compassionate service.

In this position you will assist with meal preparation, portioning, and delivering meals, while following resident-specific diets and dietary requirements. A cooperative team environment with cooks and nursing staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous food service, dietary, restaurant, or healthcare experience preferred, but not required
• Must be dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying food service items
• Must be willing to comply with all applicable health, safety, sanitation, and facility requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal and snack preparation according to established menus and dietary requirements
• Prepare and portion food for residents, ensuring meals are served accurately and attractively
• Deliver and serve meals and beverages to residents
• Assist residents with meal service when needed
• Follow resident-specific diets, allergies, food preferences, and special meal requirements
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, equipment, and work surfaces
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and food service equipment
• Stock and organize food and dietary supplies
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and infection-control procedures
• Complete assigned cleaning duties and maintain a safe work environment
• Work cooperatively with cooks, dietary staff, nursing staff, and other members of the care team
• Treat residents with dignity, respect, patience, and kindness
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support meal service for residents. The role emphasizes safe handling, cleanliness, and compassionate service.

In this position you will assist with meal preparation, portioning, and delivering meals, while following resident-specific diets and dietary requirements. A cooperative team environment with cooks and nursing staff is essential.