Dietary Aide

ALG Senior; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Blair Memory Care Center of Cary is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our culinary team. You will assist in preparing, portioning, and serving nutritious meals for residents, while maintaining a clean dining environment and adhering to health and safety standards.

We value compassionate care and teamwork, offering competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive memory care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 desire to work with the elderly.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation, portioning, and serving to residents according to dietary plans.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes and maintain equipment.
• Provide meal assistance and help with meal setup to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Follow all food safety protocols including storage, handling, and sanitation.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Compassion for elderly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?
The Blair Memory Care Center of Cary is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at The Blair Memory Care Center of Cary.

Why Join The Blair Memory Care Center of Cary?

At The Blair Memory Care Center of Cary, 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