Dietary Aide

Cranberry House; Cranberry (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Cranberry House is seeking a caring Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and help provide nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will assist with meal service, maintain cleanliness, and support dietary needs in a respectful, compassionate environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and a willingness to learn food-safety practices while working as part of a collaborative kitchen and dining team.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum education requirement and be able to follow dietary plans.
• Experience in food service is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary plans and requests.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area sanitation and cleanliness.
• Provide meal assistance and support residents during dining.
• Follow food safety protocols including storage and handling.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and inventory of food and supplies.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to ensure smooth service.
• Support residents' dietary preferences during meals.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Compassion for elderly

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Why Join Cranberry House?

At Cranberry House, 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