Dietary Aide

TLC Management; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeviewhealthandrehab in Franklin, IN is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily operations of the dietary department and assist with resident meals in a safe, compliant environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food preparation, tray setup, stock management, sanitation, and patient confidentiality, with a focus on resident well-being and adherence to OBRA and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safe dietary procedures and geriatric care.
• Willingness to work for residents' best interests.
• Ability to work as part of a team with other departments.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Some dietary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food items according to recipes and menus.
• Assist with setting up and delivering meals.
• Stock items on delivery days.
• Wash, store pots, pans, dishes, and utensils; sweep and mop floors.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Keep dietary work areas clean and sanitary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Geriatric care understanding

Teamwork

Resident-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required

Job description

Overview

Dietary Aide Primary Responsibilities

Full-time

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance with daily functions of the Dietary Department and to maintain a clean, safe work environment for all resident meals in accordance to the facility, OBRA, Federal State and other regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

Dietary Aide Essential Functions

• Dietary Aides will prepare and portion food items following recipes and menus
• Being involved in try set up and delivery of meals
• Putting away stock on delivery days
• Dietary Aides will wash and store all pots, pans, dishes and utensils as well as sweep and mop floors and any other assigned special cleaning
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
• Ensure the dietary work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Dietary Aide Qualifications

• Have an understanding of the safe dietary procedures and the geriatric community
• Willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
• Ability to work as part of a team and partnering with other departments
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required
• Some Dietary experience is preferred