Dietary Aide

Bloomfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a caring and supportive team as a Dietary Aide in a renowned facility dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through quality food service. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our aging guests while working in a collaborative environment. With a focus on compassion and teamwork, you will assist in meal preparation, maintain cleanliness, and provide attentive service during meal times. If you are passionate about food and care, this is the perfect place for you to grow and thrive in your career.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

10% defined contribution retirement plan

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature and ability to work in a team are essential.
• Basic food safety knowledge is preferred but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and serving while ensuring cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to meet special dietary needs.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic nature

Ability to work effectively in a team

Basic knowledge of food safety

Education

Previous experience in dietary or food service

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Bloomfield is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Dietary Aide Per Diem

What You'll Do:

As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment. Your dedication will directly impact the quality of life for those in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and serving meals following specified menus and dietary requirements
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of meals
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas
• Assist in stocking and organizing food and supplies
• Collaborate with the dietary team to accommodate special dietary needs
• Provide friendly and attentive service to residents during meal times

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through the power of food in an environment where compassion, care, and your culinary expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Dietary Aide!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Bloomfield team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Dietary Aide include:

• Previous experience in a dietary or food service role is preferred but not required; training will be provided
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.