Compassionate Dietary Aide — Senior Dining & Nutrition

Cranberry House; Cranberry (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Cranberry House is seeking a caring Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and help provide nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will assist with meal service, maintain cleanliness, and support dietary needs in a respectful, compassionate environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and a willingness to learn food-safety practices while working as part of a collaborative kitchen and dining team.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum education requirement and be able to follow dietary plans.
• Experience in food service is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary plans and requests.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area sanitation and cleanliness.
• Provide meal assistance and support residents during dining.
• Follow food safety protocols including storage and handling.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and inventory of food and supplies.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to ensure smooth service.
• Support residents' dietary preferences during meals.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Compassion for elderly

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cranberry House is seeking a caring Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and help provide nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will assist with meal service, maintain cleanliness, and support dietary needs in a respectful, compassionate environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and a willingness to learn food-safety practices while working as part of a collaborative kitchen and dining team.