Dietary Aide

Westminster-Assisted-Living-; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westminster Assisted Living & Memory Care of Cullman is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to support our culinary team in providing nutritious meals for residents. The role emphasizes meal preparation, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience in a compassionate environment.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for those with food service experience and a strong focus on food safety and teamwork. We offer health benefits, PTO, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance: prepare, portion, and serve meals per dietary plans.
• Sanitation: maintain kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes and equipment.
• Resident support: help with meal setup and serving; ensure positive dining experience.
• Food safety: follow storage, handling, and sanitation protocols.
• Inventory support: assist with receiving and storing supplies; report shortages.
• Team collaboration: support dietary team to run kitchen smoothly.
• Resident engagement: fulfill special dietary requests and preferences.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?
Westminster Assisted Living & Memory Care of Cullman is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at Westminster Assisted Living & Memory Care of Cullman.

Why Join Westminster Assisted Living & Memory Care of Cullman?

At Westminster Assisted Living & Memory Care of Cullman, 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