Dietary Aide

SLP Operations; Level Land (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SLP Operations is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining kitchen and dining areas in a long-term care facility. You will support the Dietary Manager and ensure safe, accurate meal delivery with proper portion control.

The role requires interaction with residents, families, and staff, and may involve evenings or weekends as needed. Training and compliance with health standards are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare food service preferred; long-term care experience is a plus.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, families, regulatory agencies, and staff.
• Ability to maintain attendance and work long or irregular hours under pressure.
• Compliance with local health regulations; post-offer health assessment required.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of meals and snacks per portion control.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, floors, dishes, and utensils.
• Verify meal trays and menu selections, including diet requirements.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food and supplies per safety standards.
• Follow sanitation policies and residents' rights rules.
• Assist with inventory and storage of incoming items.
• Attend training sessions, educational activities, and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare food service

Long-term care experience

Resident interaction

Attendance flexibility

Health regulations

Reasonable accommodation

English literacy

Job description

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, meal service, and the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and dining areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, floors, dishes, and utensils.
• Distribute menus and verify meal trays for accuracy, including menu selections and prescribed diet requirements.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food and supplies in compliance with safety standards.
• Follow Universal Precautions and all sanitary, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding residents' rights.
• Ensure adequate food and supplies are available for upcoming meals; assist with inventory control and proper storage of incoming items.
• Attend and actively participate in training sessions, educational activities, and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in a healthcare food service setting preferred, long-term care experience a plus.
• Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Must be able to maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
• Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the use of mechanical devices):
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
• Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.

Work Environment:

• Long-term care facility setting.
• Exposure to residents with varying levels of care needs.
• May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Core Competencies:

• Resident-centered care
• Professionalism and ethical conduct
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Cultural sensitivity and respect

Employer Statement:

The facility is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.