Dietary Aide

JOPLIN GARDENS; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JOPLIN GARDENS in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a friendly dietary aide to join our team. You will assist with meal service, help with food preparation, and ensure meals meet residents' nutritional needs and safety standards.

You will follow specific procedures, maintain clean dining areas, and collaborate with care staff to support a warm, comfortable dining experience for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion when working with residents and families.
• Clear communication with residents, families and team members.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in meal orders and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages following procedures.
• Serve meals and maintain food safety and hygiene.
• Take inventory of kitchen supplies and food items.
• Follow facility procedures and regulations.
• Set up and clean dining areas and assist with kitchen maintenance.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Job description

JOPLIN GARDENS, located in Joplin, Missouri is currently seeking a dietary aide to join our team.

Dietary Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items
• Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning

Dietary Aide Qualifications and Skills:

• Patience and compassion when working with residents and family members
• Ability to communicate effective with residents, family members and team members
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions for meal orders, nutritional needs and recipes to ensure residents and patients receive appropriate food
• Physical stamina to assist in food preparation and serving meals, and cleaning up after meals

Dietary Aide Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement