Compassionate Dietary Aide — Senior Care Dining

Blue Central Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Circle Rehab is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide for a long-term care facility. You will support the dietary team by preparing and serving meals tailored to residents with specific dietary plans and health considerations, while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Role involves assisting with prep, transporting meals, and maintaining clean service areas. Experience in geriatric settings preferred; training in dietetics and food safety provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals, or food industry is desirable.
• Knowledge of food production, meal prep, and sanitation to meet safety standards.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and basic math for portioning and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep, portion meals according to dietary requirements and safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely, follow sanitation procedures and safety protocols.
• Buss tables, clean dishes, and maintain clean food service areas to comply with health regs.
• Practice proper food handling, safe lifting, and manual handling techniques.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to accommodate residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Ensure meals are delivered timely to residents and manage meal service timing.
• Maintain records of food inventory, sanitation logs, and meal service documentation.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Time management

Dietary needs awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Blue Circle Rehab is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide for a long-term care facility. You will support the dietary team by preparing and serving meals tailored to residents with specific dietary plans and health considerations, while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Role involves assisting with prep, transporting meals, and maintaining clean service areas. Experience in geriatric settings preferred; training in dietetics and food safety provided.