Dietary Aide

Wethersfield Corporate Office; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Dietary Aide, where you will support residents' dietary needs through meal preparation and service. This part-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our aging guests while working in a compassionate and collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dietary or food service role is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals following specified menus.
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

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A Great Place to Work

Cambridge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

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Dietary Aide

Part-Time

What You'll Do:

As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment. Your dedication will directly impact the quality of life for those in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and serving meals following specified menus and dietary requirements
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of meals
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas Assist in stocking and organizing food and supplies
• Collaborate with the dietary team to accommodate special dietary needs Provide friendly and attentive service to residents during meal times

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through the power of food in an environment where compassion, care, and your culinary expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Dietary Aide!

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Cambridge team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Dietary Aide include:

• Previous experience in a dietary or food service role is preferred but not required; training will be provided
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.