Dietary Aide

Senior CommUnity Care of North Carolina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Senior CommUnity Care of North Carolina is looking for a dedicated individual to assist in meal preparation and dietary services. You will work closely with the Registered Dietitian to ensure that the dietary needs of our elderly clients are met. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring the safety and quality of food served.

The ideal candidate should have experience in dietary services, be friendly, and enjoy working with the elderly. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Experience with therapeutic diets and adaptive eating equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving according to procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Communicate clearly with the Registered Dietitian and staff.
• Check food and nutritional items for proper rotation.

Skills

Friendly and enjoy working with the elderly

Ability to work independently

Numerical ability for recipe preparation

Coordination and dexterity for operating dietary equipment

Job description

We are an in-home aide service and skilled agency that serves Wake, Durham, and Granville counties.

Join our dynamic and creative team with a mission to serve our communities.

Job Description

1. Assists in defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned by the Registered Dietitian
2. Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Registered Dietitian
3. Maintain confidentiality of participant information
4. Maintain and update all participant diet information as communicated by the Registered Dietitian
5. Communicate clearly to Registered Dietitian, other staff members, catering and vendor representatives
6. Meet scheduled meal and snack times
7. Receive and store food and supplies
8. Check food and nutritional supplement items for proper rotation, storage and re-order
9. Follows reporting procedures for the following:
   • a. Observed participant concerns
   • b. Supply and equipment needs
   • c. Damaged, unsafe, malfunctioning equipment
   • d. Conditions related to breeding insects, rodents, or other vermin

Qualifications

1. Friendly and enjoy working with the elderly
2. Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred. Must have experience with special dietary needs including therapeutic diets, texture modifications, thickened liquids and adaptive eating equipment
3. Ability to work independently and in a team environment
4. Previous food handling and food safety experience is preferred
5. Numerical ability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals
6. Adequate strength, endurance and coordination to meet the strenuous physical demands of such responsibilities as preparing food items, carrying quantity foods, loading meal carts, serving meals, handling, washing and storing dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning assigned work areas
7. Coordination and dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely
8. Ability to work in an area that is often very hot/cold