Dietary Aide

WhiteStone: A Masonic & Eastern Star Community; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Welcoming environment

Team contributions

Benefits package

Resident connections

Rewarding career

Job summary

WhiteStone in Greensboro, NC is seeking enthusiastic Dietary Aides who enjoy delivering hospitality at mealtime. You will help prepare therapeutic meals, set up dining areas, and serve residents with kindness and care, ensuring a warm and welcoming dining experience.

No prior nursing home food service experience is required; a positive attitude and caring heart matter most. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are part of our standard process, and WhiteStone offers a strong benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to understand instructions in English and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
• Previous nursing home food service experience preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare therapeutic desserts, salads, and other menu items as needed.
• Serve meals from the tray line to residents in both dining rooms and on hall carts.
• Set up dining tables and create a welcoming dining environment before each meal.
• Break down and clean dining areas after meal service.
• Transport hot and cold foods, along with necessary supplies, to and from the Health Center.
• Set up and maintain beverage stations so residents always have refreshments available.
• Assist with clearing dishes during and after meals.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties and keep kitchen and dining areas clean and organized.

Skills

English comprehension

Basic math

Empathy toward seniors

Teamwork

Job description

Serve Up Smiles, Make Someone's Day!
Love working with people and making others feel special? Have a passion for food, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences? We've got a place for you at WhiteStone!

For more than 100 years, WhiteStone has been serving seniors right here in the heart of Greensboro. Our residents are at the center of everything we do, and our employees are the heart of what makes our community special.

At WhiteStone, we believe great workplaces are built on great people. As an Employer of Choice, we encourage our employees to share ideas, make suggestions, and play an active role in shaping the way we serve our residents. Here, you're more than just an employee. You're an important part of a team that makes a difference every day!

We're looking for enthusiastic, hospitality-minded Dietary Aides who enjoy bringing smiles to the table and serving others with kindness, compassion, and care!

Whether you're helping prepare a meal, delivering a resident's favorite dish, or making sure everything is ready for mealtime, you'll play an important role in creating experiences our residents look forward to every day.

No previous nursing home food service experience? No problem! We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a caring heart, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT WHITESTONE:

• NO LATE NIGHTS!
• A welcoming and supportive work environment.
• A team that values your ideas and contributions.
• An exceptional benefits package.
• The opportunity to build meaningful connections with residents.
• A rewarding career where the little things you do make a big difference.

DIETARY AIDE

THE ROLE:

Our Dietary Aides help make mealtimes memorable! This position is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic meals to residents in our Health Center, following prescribed diet menus and dietary guidelines.

From preparing delicious desserts and salads to setting up dining areas and delivering meals, you'll help ensure every resident receives the care, attention, and hospitality they deserve.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Help prepare therapeutic desserts, salads, and other menu items as needed.
• Serve meals from the tray line to residents in both dining rooms and on hall carts.
• Set up dining tables and create a welcoming dining environment before each meal.
• Break down and clean dining areas after meal service.
• Transport hot and cold foods, along with necessary supplies, to and from the Health Center.
• Set up and maintain beverage stations so residents always have refreshments available.
• Assist with clearing dishes during and after meals.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties and keep kitchen and dining areas clean and organized.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help provide an exceptional dining experience and outstanding customer service to residents and their guests.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Assist with dishwashing and distributing clean dishes as needed.
• Roll silverware and prepare other items for meal service.
• Maintain proper personal hygiene and follow department dress code requirements.
• Participate in assigned in-service training and educational sessions.
• Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

OUR HOSPITALITY PROMISE

At WhiteStone, hospitality is more than a job requirement. It's part of who we are! We believe every interaction is an opportunity to make someone feel welcome, valued, and appreciated.

Our team members are expected to:

• Greet residents, coworkers, and guests warmly, by name whenever possible, and with a smile.
• Treat everyone with kindness, courtesy, and respect.
• Anticipate the needs of others and take action to help.
• Listen carefully and respond promptly and enthusiastically.
• Hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• Embrace and appreciate the differences that make our community special.
• Make every resident, employee, and guest feel important.
• Always ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
• Maintain professionalism in appearance and conduct.
• Take pride in the little details that make a big difference.

OUR COMMITMENT TO WELLNESS

At WhiteStone, we believe wellness goes beyond physical health. We promote a whole-person approach that supports eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational.

Every employee has an opportunity to contribute to a healthy, positive community where residents and team members can thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
• Previous nursing home food service experience preferred.
• Ability to organize work, prepare trays and plates according to prescribed diet orders, and follow established specifications and standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Must demonstrate empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in working with older adults.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Works indoors and must be able to stand and walk for 100% of the workday.
• Must be able to independently lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to independently push and pull tray, bus, and transport carts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must frequently bend, stoop, reach, and balance throughout the workday.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures from ovens and freezers.
• Must be able to see, hear, and speak.
• May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals, communicable diseases (including HIV and Hepatitis B), and offensive odors.

Pre-employment requirements: Criminal background check, drug screen, and professional references required.

WhiteStone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).