Dietary Aide

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Dependent health insurance coverage

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Free parking

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Prescription drug insurance

Vision insurance

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home Board

Job summary

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes seeks a Dietary Aide for full-time shifts in Clarksville. The role supports Dietary Cooks in meal preparation and serving residents, following state and federal regulations, and requires flexibility across swing shifts.

Responsibilities include dining room setup, food prep, serving meals, sanitation, and cooperating with kitchen staff. Prior healthcare food service experience is preferred; good safety, teamwork, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects safely.
• Experience serving meals in healthcare environments preferred.
• Reads and follows simple instructions and memos.
• Clear verbal communication and teamwork are essential.
• Able to work swing shifts and adapt to department needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of food in quantities per menu and servings.
• Set up dining room and prepare items such as salads and beverages.
• Take resident orders and serve meals promptly.
• Sanitize and maintain cleanliness of dining and prep areas.
• Operate with safety, QA duties as assigned, and team coordination.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 25–50 lbs

Read and comprehend simple documents

Verbal communication

Attention to safety

Teamwork & collaboration

Flexibility with shifts

Heavy kitchen tasks safety

Active listening

Job description

DIETARY AIDE - FULL TIME

Department: Dietary

Reports To: Dietary Manager

Shift: Swing - 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Primary Duty

Assist Dietary Cooks in the preparation and service of meals served to residents by performing the proper procedures as outlined by state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of food in quantities according to the menu, recipe and number of persons to be served
• Sets up dining room as instructed
• Prepares items such as salads and beverages
• Takes resident orders in dining room and serves meals to residents in a timely manner
• Cleans resident eating areas, work areas, equipment and utensils according to the proper procedures
• Collects and stacks dirty dishes on cart and returns cart to kitchen
• Washes cooking equipment, carts, pots, pans, dishes and utensils
• Cleans eating and prep surfaces, sweeps and mops floor
• Removes garbage
• Stores food in designated areas
• Responsible for care of food service equipment.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to Dietary Manager
• Complies with state and federal sanitation standards
• Responsible for care of food service equipment.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.

Qualifications

• Ability and readily available to work either shift dependent upon the daily needs of the department.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform kitchen tasks safely.
• Previous experience serving meals in healthcare environmental services preferred.
• Language Ability – to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Verbal Communication - Talks to others to convey information effectively
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; advises for additional resources
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability - Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, taste, smell, stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle, and feel and occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tennessee State Veterans’ Home Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.