Compassionate Dietary Aide — Senior Meals & Care

The-Hermitage-3; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Hermitage is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and help provide nutritious meals for residents. You will assist with meal preparation, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience while upholding food safety standards.

We value teamwork and compassion for the elderly, offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a food service role is optional but preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is expected.
• Ability to follow directions and work efficiently as part of a team.
• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance: help prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary plans and requests.
• Sanitation: maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas and wash dishes as needed.
• Resident support: assist with meal setup and serving to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Food safety: follow protocols for proper storage, handling, and sanitation.
• Inventory: assist in receiving and storing food and notifying shortages.
• Team collaboration: work with dietary team to ensure smooth kitchen and dining operations.
• Resident engagement: fulfill special dietary requests and respect residents' preferences during meals.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Customer service

Follow directions

Compassion for elderly

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Hermitage is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and help provide nutritious meals for residents. You will assist with meal preparation, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience while upholding food safety standards.

We value teamwork and compassion for the elderly, offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.