Dietary Aide

Phoenix Senior Living; Jonesboro (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living is seeking a Dietary Aide to support our residents with meals in the community dining rooms and designated areas. You will assist with food preparation, plating, and timely service while following established recipes and safety standards.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and be available for flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings. This role emphasizes infection control, teamwork, and compassionate service in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous dining or senior living experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate food, serve residents and guests in dining rooms.
• Follow Phoenix Senior Living sanitation procedures and menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in work areas.
• Assist with special dietary needs as directed and food handling policies.

Skills

Infection control

Multi-tasking

Time management

Assisted living philosophy

Flexible schedule

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Community Name is seeking Dietary Aides to join their team!

Shifts Details

Full Time, shifts may vary 6a-2p or 11a to 7p

Purpose

The Dietary Aide is responsible for food preparation, plating dishes, dining and table services to residents and guests in the community’s dining rooms and designated areas in accordance with Phoenix Senior Living standards. Responsible for handling all foods in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards and complies with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food service.

• Follow all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling
• Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards
• Prepares all special dietary needs as directed
• Adheres to posted menus and prepares food items using approved Phoenix standardized recipes in a timely manner

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED required
• Previous experience in dining hospitality and / or full service senior living preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress
• Competent in time management / organizational skills
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills