Compassionate Dietary Aide — Skilled Nursing Meals

Covingtonpostacute; Covington, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Post Acute in Covington, Tennessee, is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation, serving nourishments, and supporting therapeutic diet needs in a compassionate skilled nursing setting.

You will follow planned menus, ensure proper portion control, and help maintain clean food service areas while delivering meals to residents with sensitivity to individual preferences and dietary orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience in skilled nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.
• Assist in preparing food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.
• Serve supplements, snacks, nourishments and beverages consistent with orders.
• Honor food preferences at meals and snacks within diet order specifications.
• Serve meal trays with appropriate utensils, and special equipment when ordered.
• Assist in preparing special event food as ordered.
• Perform timely daily or scheduled cleaning and mopping duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash the area.
• Wash, clean and store utensils and dishes as directed.
• Perform consistent, compliant waste management.
• Obtain food supplies for the next meal.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures in a timely fashion. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.
• Prepare, label and deliver nourishments, etc., as instructed.
• Store food upon delivery, ensuring acceptable conditions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Covington Post Acute in Covington, Tennessee, is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation, serving nourishments, and supporting therapeutic diet needs in a compassionate skilled nursing setting.

You will follow planned menus, ensure proper portion control, and help maintain clean food service areas while delivering meals to residents with sensitivity to individual preferences and dietary orders.