Dietary Aide

Sapphire Health Services, LLC; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(K)

Medical/Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Birthday/Holiday Pay

Wellness Fund

Uniform Fund

Longevity Bonuses

Quarterly Vacation Drawing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Dietary Aide supports the dietary team in providing nutritious, appealing meals and dining service to residents in a skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. This role helps create a positive dining experience while ensuring meals are served safely and according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.

In Medford, OR, this full-time temporary position requires teamwork, reliable service during meals, and adherence to food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food service or healthcare preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service, tray assembly, delivery, and pickup.
• Ensure meals follow diet cards, tray tickets, and dietary restrictions.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents during meals.
• Assist residents with opening containers, positioning trays, and dining support.
• Set up and clean dining rooms before and after meals.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment per sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces.
• Stock supplies, beverages, and condiments as needed.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Communicate resident concerns or changes in appetite to staff.
• Assist with special events, snacks, and between-meal nourishment programs.
• Support food prep tasks such as portioning and plating.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RV1

Full time - temp

Dietary aide/cook (as a back up)

Thursday - Monday

Hours may vary

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dietary Aide supports the dietary team in providing nutritious, appealing meals and excellent dining service to residents in a skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. This role is essential in creating a positive dining experience while ensuring meals are served safely, accurately, and in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with meal service, including tray assembly, delivery, and pickup.
• Ensure all meals are served according to diet cards, tray tickets, and dietary restrictions.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents during meal times.
• Assist residents as needed with opening containers, positioning trays, and general dining support.
• Set up and clean dining rooms before and after meals.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment following proper sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces.
• Stock supplies, beverages, and condiments as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Communicate resident concerns, preferences, or changes in appetite to nursing or dietary staff.
• Assist with special events, snacks, and between-meal nourishment programs.
• Support food prep tasks such as portioning, plating, and simple meal assembly.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of food items.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Participate in dietary meetings or trainings as assigned.
• Help maintain accurate records (e.g., meal counts, sanitation logs).
• Support emergency meal service during power outages or unexpected situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service or healthcare preferred, but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:

• PTO
• 401(K)
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Birthday/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Fund
• Uniform Fund
• Longevity Bonuses
• Quarterly Vacation Drawing
• Tuition Reimbursement

Address: 872 Golfview Dr., Medford, OR 97504

WHO WE ARE: Located in Southern Oregon, Sapphire Ridgeview in Medford sits between bright green popular golf courses and views of snow capped mountains. We are a unique 51 apartment community serving the average age of 40-60 year old residents who are physically or mentally disabled and demonstrate behavioral tendencies. Sapphire provides on going training, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages and generous incentives to all employees.

OUR MISSION: TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR RESIDENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITES WE STRIVE TO TREAT THEM ALL WITH THE GREATEST CONSIDERATION.