Dietary Aide

ALG Senior; Concord (NC); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

The Drake in Concord, NC is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to support our culinary team in delivering nutritious meals for residents. You will help with meal preparation, portioning, and serving while maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area.

Strong communication and a compassionate approach to elder care are essential, with opportunities for growth and development within our compassionate care community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous food service experience is helpful but not required.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Compassion for the elderly and a desire to help.

Responsabilités

• Assist in meal preparation, portioning, and serving according to dietary plans.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes and equipment as needed.
• Provide meal assistance to residents and help with meal setup for a positive dining experience.
• Follow all food safety protocols including storage and handling.
• Assist with inventory: receiving, storing, and notifying about shortages.
• Collaborate with dietary team to ensure smooth operation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Fulfill special dietary requests and respect residents' preferences during meals.

Connaissances

Food safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Compassion for elderly

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Kitchen equipment

Description du poste

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

Why Join The Drake?

At The Drake, 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