Dietary Aide

Northbrooke Post Acute; Jackson, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Accident Insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid orientation and training

Job summary

Northbrooke Post-Acute in Jackson, TN seeks a Dietary Aide to support dietary operations in a skilled nursing setting. You will assist in meal preparation, ensure meals meet planned menus and temperature standards, and help with texture-modified diets as required.

You will also serve beverages and nourishments, maintain dietary procedures, and help with dishwashing, supplies, and meal delivery—joining a collaborative team focused on high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Assist in preparing meals according to planned menus and temperature requirements.
• Serve supplements, snacks, nourishments and beverages per orders.
• Maintain established dietary policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely daily or scheduled cleaning and mopping.
• Carry soiled utensils to wash area and clean/store utensils and dishes.
• Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas.
• Assist in preparing special event foods and ensuring proper portion control.
• Obtain food supplies for next meals and store food appropriately.

Job description

Northbrooke Post-Acute , a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is located in Jackson, Tennessee servicing patients with wound care, rehabilitation and skilled services. Our focus is to provide the utmost quality of care to all of our patients while maintaining a compliant and welcoming environment. We are a passionate team who truly care for the well-being of our residents, family members and staff.

Position Overview:

The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. As a Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the opposition if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Assist in preparing palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.

Assist in preparing food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.

Serve supplements, snacks, nourishments and beverages consistent with orders.

Honor food preferences at meals and snacks within diet order specifications.

Serve meal trays with appropriate utensils, and special equipment when ordered.

Assist in preparing special event food as ordered.

Perform timely daily or scheduled cleaning and mopping duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash the area.

Wash, clean and store utensils and dishes as directed.

Perform consistent, compliant waste management.

Obtain food supplies for the next meal.

Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures in a timely fashion. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.

Prepare, label and deliver nourishments, etc., as instructed.

Store food upon delivery, ensuring acceptable conditions.

For Full Time, What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.