Dietary Aide

The Landings of Mills River; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Landings of Mills River is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team. You will assist in preparing, portioning, and serving meals to residents, while upholding high food safety standards.

We value compassion for the elderly, teamwork, and excellent communication. This on-site position offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, and development opportunities within a supportive care-focused community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance: prepare, portion, and serve meals per dietary plans.
• Sanitation: maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes.
• Resident support: assist with meal setup and service; ensure positive dining.
• Food safety: follow protocols for storage, handling, sanitation.
• Inventory support: assist in receiving, storing, notify shortages.
• Team collaboration: work with dietary team to run kitchen and dining areas.
• Resident engagement: fulfill special dietary requests and preferences.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Compassion for elderly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Landings of Mills River -Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?
The Landings of Mills River is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at The Landings of Mills River.

Why Join The Landings of Mills River?

At The Landings of Mills River, we foster a culture of compassion, leadership, and growth—for our residents and our team. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meal Assistance: Help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans and special requests.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas. Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Provide meal assistance to residents as needed, including helping with meal setup and serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols, including proper food storage, handling, and sanitation practices, to ensure food is safe for consumption.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, checking inventory, and notifying the Dietary Manager of any shortages or supply needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the dietary team to ensure the kitchen and dining areas run smoothly, assisting with food prep and meal service as directed.
• Resident Engagement: Assist in fulfilling special dietary requests and ensuring residents’ individual preferences and needs are met during meal times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Previous experience in a food service role (preferred, but not required)
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow directions and work efficiently as part of a team
• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly
• Excellent communication and customer service skills