Compassionate Dietary Aide & Server — Patient Dining

HHS; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HHS is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide/Server to support meal service and food prep in a healthcare or senior living setting. You’ll help ensure residents receive nutritious meals while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

Shifts run 6am-2:30pm and 11am-7pm; this is a hands-on, compassionate role requiring attention to dietary needs, safety training, and the ability to work well within a team to deliver quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisted living or dietary aide preferred.
• Knowledge of food production, preparation, and serving techniques.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and sanitation practices (e.g., JCAHO).
• Strong time management to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent customer service for geriatric residents.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents or patients according to dietary needs.
• Assist with food preparation including basic cooking and portioning.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas with sanitation.
• Support dietary department by bussing tables and clearing trays.
• Adhere to food safety protocols and PPE.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely during service.
• Follow safe lifting practices.

Skills

Food Safety

Meal Service

Customer Service

Time Management

Safety Protocols

Lifting Safety

Nutritional Knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

HHS is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide/Server to support meal service and food prep in a healthcare or senior living setting. You’ll help ensure residents receive nutritious meals while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

Shifts run 6am-2:30pm and 11am-7pm; this is a hands-on, compassionate role requiring attention to dietary needs, safety training, and the ability to work well within a team to deliver quality care.