Dietary Aide

ALG Senior; East Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; 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

Franklin House is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will help prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary plans and special requests, while maintaining sanitation and a positive dining experience.

This role emphasizes resident engagement, teamwork with the dietary staff, and adherence to food safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in food service is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow directions and work efficiently in a team.
• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation, portioning and serving to residents per dietary plans.
• Maintain kitchen and dining sanitation and cleanliness.
• Provide meal assistance and ensure positive dining experience.
• Follow food safety protocols for storage, handling, and sanitation.
• Assist with inventory, receiving and stocking of food and supplies.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to keep operations smooth.
• Fulfill special dietary requests and resident preferences during meals.

Skills

Meal assistance

Sanitation

Resident support

Food safety

Inventory support

Team collaboration

Resident engagement

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?

Franklin House is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at Franklin House.

Why Join Franklin House?

At Franklin 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