Dietary Aide

The Gardens of Nashville; Nashville (NC); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Gardens of Nashville is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents.

In this role you will help with meal prep, service, sanitation, and ensuring adherence to safety standards while supporting an caring environment for our elderly residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a food service is 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.

Responsabilités

• Meal Assistance: Help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans and special requests.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes and equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Provide meal assistance and ensure a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols and proper storage/handling practices.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies; notify manager of shortages.
• Team Collaboration: Work with the dietary team to run kitchen and dining areas smoothly.
• Resident Engagement: Fulfill special dietary requests and respect residents' preferences.

Connaissances

Food safety

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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

Why Join The Gardens of Nashville?

At The Gardens of Nashville, 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