Dietary Aide

Northrise Assisted Living; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrise Assisted Living in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Food Preparation Assistant to support meals for patients and staff. You will assist the cook, label nourishments, and help with desserts, salads, and beverages according to center procedures.

The role emphasizes clear communication, basic sanitation and safety, and following production guidelines. Prior food service or long-term care experience is preferred, and a willingness to learn is essential.

Qualifications

• The dietary aide candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.
• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists cook as directed by the food service director
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English literacy

Sanitation basics

Safety awareness

Job description

Objective

Performs a variety of tasks usually not requiring cooking skills in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to patients and staff in the nursing center and other special events.

Food Preparation/Production Responsibilities

• Assists cook as directed by the food service director
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The dietary aide candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.
• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.