Compassionate Dietary Aide - Resident Meals & Service

Liberty Healthcare Management; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Lumberton, North Carolina seeks an experienced Dietary Aide to support meal service for residents. You will follow menus, assist with meal prep, portion and deliver meals, and maintain cleanliness and sanitization in the kitchen and dining areas.

The role requires compliance with uniforms, safety procedures, in-service trainings, and adherence to facility policies. Excellent personal hygiene and teamwork are essential in this caregiving environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must purchase and wear required uniform.
• Must be able to use equipment without jeopardizing the safety of self, others or equipment.
• Must be able to use supplies economically.
• Must attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Must read, know and follow personnel, department, and Facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Follows planned menu and receives meal orders from residents.
• Prepares food and beverages for serving based on established procedures.
• Provides food service to residents; including portioning, plating, loading, delivering and serving resident meals.
• Assists in serving plates and tray cart, including loading, delivering, and serving.
• Washes, rinses, and sanitizes glasses, dishes, silverware, service ware, etc. according to established procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and sinks after each meal or as needed.
• Clears, cleans, and sanitizes tables.
• Sweeps and mops floors as assigned.
• Cleans cabinets, refrigerators, freezers, walls, garbage cans, carts, pantries, and other equipment in department as needed.
• Assists in preparation of meals, drinks, supplements, and snacks.
• Assists with duties of the Cook and Assistant Cook as needed and/or assigned.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Meal preparation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Liberty Healthcare Management in Lumberton, North Carolina seeks an experienced Dietary Aide to support meal service for residents. You will follow menus, assist with meal prep, portion and deliver meals, and maintain cleanliness and sanitization in the kitchen and dining areas.

The role requires compliance with uniforms, safety procedures, in-service trainings, and adherence to facility policies. Excellent personal hygiene and teamwork are essential in this caregiving environment.