Dietary Aide

Woodhaven Court; Heathwood (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (health, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodhaven Court seeks a compassionate Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will help with meal preparation, portioning, serving, and ensuring adherence to dietary plans while fostering a positive dining experience.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, an interest in food safety, and the ability to work well in a team. Prior food service experience is a plus but not required, and we offer ongoing development and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a food service role is preferred but not required; strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Meal Assistance: Help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintain kitchen and dining areas, wash dishes and equipment.
• Resident Support: Assist with meal setup and serving to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols for safe storage, handling, and sanitation.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies; notify Dietary Manager of shortages.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate with the dietary team to ensure smooth kitchen and dining operations.
• Resident Engagement: Accommodate special dietary requests and resident preferences during meals.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?

Woodhaven Court is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at Woodhaven Court.

Why Join Woodhaven Court?

At Woodhaven Court, we foster a culture of compassion, leadership, and growth—for our residents and our team. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meal Assistance: Help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans and special requests.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas. Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Provide meal assistance to residents as needed, including helping with meal setup and serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols, including proper food storage, handling, and sanitation practices, to ensure food is safe for consumption.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, checking inventory, and notifying the Dietary Manager of any shortages or supply needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the dietary team to ensure the kitchen and dining areas run smoothly, assisting with food prep and meal service as directed.
• Resident Engagement: Assist in fulfilling special dietary requests and ensuring residents' individual preferences and needs are met during meal times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Previous experience in a food service role (preferred, but not required)Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow directions and work efficiently as part of a team
• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly
• Excellent communication and customer service skills