Dietary Aide

Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Contribution

Daily Pay

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Personal Day

Regional Support

Job summary

Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to support meal preparation, service, and cleanup for residents. You will help ensure meals are timely, appealing, and aligned with dietary needs, while maintaining a clean and welcoming dining environment.

You will work closely with dietary staff and nursing teams to provide excellent service and uphold food safety standards, delivering meals with warmth and respect to residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service setting is preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly.
• Reliable with attention to detail and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates compassion and respect for residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals that meet dietary needs.
• Keep dining areas and kitchen spaces clean, safe, and organized.
• Deliver meals with warmth and respect to residents.
• Collaborate with dietary staff and nursing teams to ensure service quality.
• Follow food safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Previous food service

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Dietary Aide

Bring comfort and care to our residents through nutritious meals and a welcoming dining experience.

We are looking for a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our skilled nursing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys serving others, values meaningful interactions, and understands how essential nutrition is to resident health and well-being.

The Dietary Aide will support our dietary department by assisting with meal preparation, meal service, and cleanup. This team member will help ensure residents receive meals that are timely, appealing, and aligned with their dietary needs. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean, sanitary, and welcoming dining environment, as well as supporting meal delivery throughout the center.

If you take pride in providing excellent service and want to make a positive impact on the daily lives of our residents, we would love to meet you.

Employee Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $100/month company contribution to an HSA account
• Daily Pay Option
• 401K
• Employer paid life insurance 1x annual salary up to $100k
• Paid Time Off & Flexibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Personal Day Benefit
• Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team

What You'll Do

• Assist in preparing and serving meals that meet residents' dietary needs
• Ensure dining areas and kitchen spaces are clean, safe, and organized
• Deliver meals with warmth and respect, supporting resident dignity
• Work closely with dietary staff and nursing teams to provide excellent service
• Follow food safety and infection control standards

What We're Looking For

• Previous food service experience
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Compassion and respect for residents and their families

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.