Dietary Aide

Cambridge House; Hildebran (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (comprehensive)

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cambridge House is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to assist in providing nutritious meals for residents. You will help prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary plans, while maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area and ensuring food safety.

You will collaborate with the dietary team to fulfill residents' dietary needs, assist with meal setup, and deliver a positive dining experience. Prior food service experience is preferred, with a strong focus on compassion for the elderly

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.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation, portioning, and serving to residents per dietary plans.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness; wash dishes and equipment.
• Provide meals and assist with meal setup to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Follow all food safety protocols, proper storage, handling and sanitation.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, stocking, and flag shortages.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with fulfilling residents' special dietary requests during meals.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Compassion for elderly

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cambridge House - Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?
Cambridge House is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at Cambridge House.

Why Join Cambridge House?

At Cambridge House, 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