Dietary Aide

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation is hiring a Dietary Aide for the night shift. You will help prepare and serve meals, keep the kitchen clean and organized, and support residents with meals according to their diet orders.

The role emphasizes dependable night work, ability to stand for extended periods, and the potential for ServSafe or food handler certification. Training is available for those new to the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in dietary aide, kitchen, or food service is preferred but training is provided.
• Reliable and able to work independently on nights.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and able to lift supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal prep, plating, and tray setup.
• Serve meals and snacks to residents per diet orders.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, equipment, and dining areas.
• Prep and set up for the next meal service.
• Receive, rotate, and store food and supplies.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with dietary team to keep kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Food service experience

Night shift

Dependable

Able to lift

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation - Looking for steady night work in a kitchen where your effort is noticed? River Bend Health and Rehab is hiring a Dietary Aide for our night shift. You’ll help prepare and serve meals and keep our kitchen clean, stocked, and running smoothly for our residents.

What you’ll do

• Assist with meal prep, plating, and tray setup

• Serve meals and snacks to residents, following diet orders and texture requirements

• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, equipment, and dining areas

• Prep and set up for the next meal service

• Receive, rotate, and put away food and supplies

• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures

• Work with the dietary team to keep the kitchen running smoothly

What we’re looking for

• Dietary aide, kitchen, or food service experience preferred, but we will train

• Dependable and able to work independently on nights

• Comfortable on your feet and able to lift supplies

• ServSafe or food handler certification a plus

Why River Bend

• Consistent night schedule

• Supportive dietary team and leadership

• Meaningful work caring for our residents