Dietary Aide

Covenant Living of Colorado; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation and delivery, ensuring residents receive proper nutrition. The role includes working closely with Dietitians and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and a high school diploma, with food service experience preferred. Join a supportive team dedicated to serving senior adults with compassion and care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid group life and disability

Paid Time Off (PTO) & holidays

403(b) with a 3% employer match

Fitness center use

Voluntary benefits such as life, AD&D, tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service experience preferred.
• Training in Servsafe is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and meal service.
• Follow sanitation guidelines and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide customer service during nutrition delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Current Food Handler’s Permit

Job description

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The Dietary Aide, or Nutrition Aide, is responsible for preparing and delivering healthy meals and ensuring that patients have the proper foods based on their needs. They work closely with Dietitians, providing them details on allergies or restrictions to create plans accordingly.

Prepare food according to instructions while adhering strictly to safety and health standards. Use strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs. Apply effective communication skills since they work directly with patients, Dietitians, and other medical professionals.

Dietary Aids work with patients to ensure they get the nutrition they need throughout the day. Guided by a lead Dietitian or Chef who oversees the distribution of food and drinks to patients throughout the shift.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food under the guidance of the Chef or Dietitian.
• Deliver dishes, trays, and designated times and rooms.
• Assist in setting up and clearing up dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order, including dish, tray, trash, leftover removals.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal/state regulations, and Senior Living/Healthcare requirements. Maintain cleanliness of prep items.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
• Provide customer service and hospitality during nutrition delivery.

Education And Work Experience:

• Required Degree: High school diploma
• Certificates: Current Food Handler’s Permit is required. Training in Servsafe is beneficial.

Experience:

• Desired is one (1) year of food service experience including serving/waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation protocols, basic food/meal prep is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Effective communication (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Cordial and congenial with residents.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, organized, with good follow-through.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures with limited supervision.
• Handle various tasks and functions.
• React calmly in emergency situations.
• Show patience and compassion to senior adults.
• Considerate of resident's comfort, safety, security, and belongings.
• Set and establish priorities.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Maintain a well-groomed appearance complying with standards and dress code.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles.
• Ability to work well with all people, including employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, and other professionals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May need to lift or carry equipment or supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling/pushing, and extended periods walking/standing.
• May be required to perform various physical movements during duties.
• Must possess adequate sight and hearing.

Compensation Pay Range:

$15.82 - $18.83

Reasonable Pay Estimate:

The actual offered rate depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, location, and internal/external equity.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid group life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use
• Voluntary benefits such as life, AD&D, tuition assistance, employee assistance, legal services, pet insurance, and more.

For more info, visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare are equal opportunity employers.