Compassionate Dietary Assistant: Meal Service & Care

Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily food functions and assist in meal preparation for residents. The role emphasizes kindness, dignity, and respectful communication with residents, families, and staff.

The Dietary Aide will collaborate with the Dietician, Dietary Management, and Cook, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and safety guidelines while maintaining clean and organized work areas in a nursing facility setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Dietician / Dietary Management and Cook as requested
• Helping with meal preparation in accordance to the dietary needs of the residents
• Assisting in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Timely setting up of meal service and delivery of meal trays and food carts
• Following the established portion controls recommended
• Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up
• Keeping work tables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Dishwashing and cleaning of utensils
• Returning clean dishes and utensils to the proper storage areas
• Carrying out garbage
• Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations
• Obtaining food supplies for the next meal
• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times
• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility
• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

Skills

Reading and writing English

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily food functions and assist in meal preparation for residents. The role emphasizes kindness, dignity, and respectful communication with residents, families, and staff.

The Dietary Aide will collaborate with the Dietician, Dietary Management, and Cook, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and safety guidelines while maintaining clean and organized work areas in a nursing facility setting.