Compassionate Senior Dining Aide and Nutrition Support

Cedar Mountain House; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Cedar Mountain House is seeking a dedicated Diet Dietary Aide to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals to residents. You will help ensure meal quality, safety, and a positive dining experience within a caring kitchen team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and a willingness to work with the elderly, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support daily operations and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a food service role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Meal Assistance: Help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans and special requests.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintain kitchen and dining areas, wash dishes, utensils, and equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Provide meal assistance and ensure a positive dining experience for residents.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols, including proper storage and sanitation.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies and notify shortages.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the dietary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Resident Engagement: Fulfill special dietary requests and respect residents’ preferences during meals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Compassion for elderly

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cedar Mountain House is seeking a dedicated Diet Dietary Aide to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals to residents. You will help ensure meal quality, safety, and a positive dining experience within a caring kitchen team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and a willingness to work with the elderly, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support daily operations and resident satisfaction.