Dietary Aide

ABLE Associates; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ABLE in Newport, RI is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide to support food service operations, assist with meal preparation, and ensure sanitation in the dietary department. The role involves setting up trays, stocking supplies, and maintaining a clean work environment under supervision of the cook.

Shifts run from 7AM to 7PM with schedule details: Monday–Friday and every other weekend; specific shifts include 7AM–2PM and 11AM–7PM.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry.
• Knowledge of food production, preparation, serving, and sanitation.
• Strong time management to handle multiple tasks.
• Previous dietary aide or food service experience is a plus.
• Ability to handle food safely and follow proper hygiene standards.
• Excellent customer service with a caring attitude toward residents or patients.
• Basic kitchen experience including cooking, meal preparation, and cleaning.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and sanitation standards in healthcare or hospitality environments.
• Up-to-date Immunizations and Covid Vaccine Pass national background check
• Pass Fingerprint Drug Screening

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret meal tickets to put the proper foods and condiments on each tray.
• Visually inspect each tray to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
• Scrape, rack, wash, and sanitize soiled dishes.
• Inspect, unload and store clean dishes.
• Clean and set up food carts.
• Stock and maintain nourishment kitchen supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of dishwasher and dietary work areas.
• Complete daily and scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform additional related duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Cooking assistance

Job description

Our client in Newport, RI is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide to become a part of their team! We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team in providing exceptional nutritional care within a nursing facility . The ideal candidate will support food service operations, assist with meal preparation, and ensure the safety and sanitation of the dietary department. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to residents' well-being through quality food service and support a positive dining experience. Candidates must have open availability to work a variety of different shifts! See below to get an idea for how shifts will reflect on a daily/ weekly basis- Hours for coverage are 7AM-7PM. This role is responsible for assisting cooks with the preparation and service of meals and maintain a clean and safe work environment. The dietary aid is responsible for setting up trays, cleaning dietary and dishwashing areas and maintenance of dishes, pots and pans, and utensils, as well as stocking food and supplies as needed. Dietary aids are supervised by the cook and are expected to perform routine assignments independently.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret meal tickets so the proper foods and condiments are put on each tray.
• Visually inspect each tray to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
• Scrape, rack, wash, and sanitize soiled dishes.
• Inspect, unload and store clean dishes.
• Clean and set up food carts.
• Stock and maintain nourishment kitchen supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of dishwasher and dietary work areas.
• Complete daily and scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform additional related duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager

Qualifications:

• Experience in assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is required
• Knowledge of food production, preparation, serving, and sanitation practices
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Previous dietary aide or food service experience is a plus
• Ability to handle food safely and follow proper hygiene standards
• Excellent customer service skills with a caring attitude toward residents or patients
• Basic kitchen experience including cooking, meal preparation, and cleaning procedures
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and sanitation standards in healthcare or hospitality environments
• Up-to-date Immunizations and Covid Vaccine Pass national background check
• Pass Fingerprint Drug Screening

Schedule: Monday- Friday, and every other weekend

Shifts: 7AM-2 PM 11 AM- 7 PM

Pay: $18.00 per hour