Dietary Aide

Willow Ridge Memory Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid EAP

Job summary

Willow Ridge Memory Care in Charlotte, NC seeks a compassionate Dietary Aide to support our culinary team in preparing nutritious, resident-centered meals. You will assist with meal service, sanitation, and food safety to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, interest in elder care, and good communication skills. Prior food service experience is preferred but not required, and training is provided on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a food service role is 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.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance: help prepare, portion, and serve meals per dietary plans.
• Sanitation & cleanliness: maintain kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes and utensils.
• Resident support: assist with meal setup and serving; ensure positive dining experiences.
• Food safety: follow proper storage, handling, and sanitation practices.

Skills

Meal service teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Communication and customer service

Compassion for elderly

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Willow Ridge Memory Care

Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?

Willow Ridge Memory Care is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at Willow Ridge Memory Care.

Why Join Willow Ridge Memory Care?

At Willow Ridge Memory Care, 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