Dietary Aide

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in elder care services is seeking a Dietary Aide to provide outstanding meal service to residents. The role involves food preparation, meal serving, and maintaining hygiene standards in the dining area. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and empathy for elderly residents, with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance offered

401K

PTO

Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements.
• Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads.
• Sets up and maintains dining room tables.
• Transports food to and from health center pantries.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Empathy for the elderly

Job description

We are looking for an energetic Dietary Aide to join our growing team! The right candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and be able to provide excellent customer service to our residents.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance offered
• 401K
• PTO
• Holidays
• Flexible Schedules

Responsibilities

Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required

Serves meals in the health center pantries

Sets up tables in the health center dining room(s) and breaks them down after the meals

Transports hot and cold foods to and from the health center pantries

Transports all required non-food items to and from the health center pantries

Washes silver, glass, china in dish machines in pantries as per regulation

Provides health center snacks and supplements per diet orders

Maintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines in dining rooms

Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order

Takes order, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously

Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service

Answers pertinent questions about menu items

Ensures that orders match Physician’s diet orders

Qualifications

Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, perform simple arithmetic, and understand measurements and conversions

Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred, but not required

Ability to plan, organize and set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards

Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for the elderly

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.