Dietary Aide

Woodhaven Court; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodhaven Court is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. This role emphasizes meal assistance, sanitation, and resident engagement in a compassionate senior care setting.

The position supports the dietary team to ensure smooth kitchen and dining operations, with an emphasis on food safety and excellent service for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas, wash dishes and equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Assist with meal setup, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols including storage, handling, and sanitation.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Woodhaven Court -

Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?
Woodhaven Court is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at Woodhaven Court.

Why Join Woodhaven Court?

At Woodhaven Court, we foster a culture of compassion, leadership, and growth—for our residents and our team. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meal Assistance: Help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans and special requests.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas. Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Provide meal assistance to residents as needed, including helping with meal setup and serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols, including proper food storage, handling, and sanitation practices, to ensure food is safe for consumption.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, checking inventory, and notifying the Dietary Manager of any shortages or supply needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the dietary team to ensure the kitchen and dining areas run smoothly, assisting with food prep and meal service as directed.
• Resident Engagement: Assist in fulfilling special dietary requests and ensuring residents’ individual preferences and needs are met during meal times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Previous experience in a food service role (preferred, but not required)
• 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