Dietary Aide

National Health Care Associates; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Training & mentorship

Growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Make a difference

Job summary

National Health Care Associates is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean dining environment. The role contributes to residents' quality of life through compassionate service.

You will work in a facility that values kindness and excellence, with opportunities for training and growth as part of a dedicated dietary team.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Compassionate

Empathetic

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Brentwood 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!

Location

370 Portland Avenue, Yarmouth, Maine, 04096

What You'll Do

• $500 sign on bonus
• Full-time position available

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

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• 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

Rate of Pay

Up to USD $16.50/Hr.

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. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. 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.