Dietary Aide

volarehealth; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Bernard Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, part of Volare Health, seeks a Dietary Aide to support meal prep, service, and hygienic dining areas. You will verify heated equipment, ensure proper portions, and maintain temperatures logged for quality control.

The role requires reading and writing in English, a patient-focused attitude, and the ability to work with team members and residents. Comprehensive benefits and flexible scheduling are offered.

Qualifications

• Food Handler's permit or ServSafe certification as required by state.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Ability to relate positively to residents, families, and coworkers.
• Must pass drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, serving, and maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Check that plate and hot base lowerator are heated, steam table is properly heated.
• Ensure accurate serving portions and food items on each tray before loading to the food cart.
• Ensure that appropriate serving utensils are used; temperatures are logged and reviewed prior to tray-line.
• During the tray line, ensure that the trays are garnished, neatly arranged, silverware, cups, and dishes are clean and plate covers are dry.
• After tray-line, check and record excess/shortage preparation, discuss with the supervisor.

Skills

Food Handler's permit/ServSafe

English literacy

Job description

Dietary Aide

St. Bernard Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in food preparation, serving, and maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Check that plate and hot base lowerator are heated, steam table is properly heated.
• Ensure that accurate serving portions and food items are on each tray before loading to the food cart.
• Ensure that appropriate serving utensils are used; ensure that temperatures are within standards (all temperatures are logged and reviewed prior to tray-line).
• During the tray line, ensure that the trays are garnished, neatly arranged, silverware, cups, and dishes are clean and plate covers are dry.
• After tray-line, check and record excess/shortage preparation, discuss with the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Food Handler's permit/ServSafe certification as per state requirements.
• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Must pass drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Benefits and Perks:

• Flexibility in scheduling; ask us what options are available.
• Career advancement opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance options are available for you and your family.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Please note, benefit eligibility will change for part-time and PRN schedules.

Come join our team! We offer great challenges, a rewarding career, and opportunities for advancement!