Dietary Aide

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

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

Why Join Cedar Mountain House?

At Cedar Mountain House, 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