Dietary Aide

Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Daily/Weekly pay options

Education assistance

HSA/FSA options

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

Jefferson City Health & Rehab Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with the preparation and service of food for residents, staff, and events. You will follow proper food handling and safety techniques while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.

The position involves preparing and portioning meals, following standardized recipes, ensuring meals meet dietary orders, and delivering meals on schedule in a team-focused setting. Prior food service experience is desired.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and portions food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus.
• Uses standardized recipes to prepare items and ensures meals are plated attractively.
• Delivers meals and snacks on time to designated areas.
• Maintains proper food temperatures during preparation and service and records temperatures.
• Serves resident meals as ordered and according to dietary restrictions.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas and follows cleaning procedures.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for food and supplies.
• Keeps adequate stock levels and notifies supervisor of shortages.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment safely and reports issues promptly.
• Works as part of a teamwork-driven environment with residents, families, and visitors.

Skills

Safe food handling

Reading & writing

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Tenth grade desirable)

Job description

Facility: Jefferson City Health & Rehabilitation Center

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why Choose Jefferson City Health & Rehab?

• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start a rewarding and stable career with Jefferson City Health & Rehab today!

Summary

The Dietary Aide assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Education:

• Tenth grade or above desirable

Licenses/Certification

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Experience

• Experience in food service desired.

Job Functions

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling/safety techniques.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.
• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned within established time schedules.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food.
• Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly.
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Washes dishes, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures that dishes, etc. are readily available for the next meal, stores dishes, etc. in the proper location.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
• Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.