Dietary Aide

Hampton-Manor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hampton Manor is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents.

You will help with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness while following food safety standards; teamwork and kindness to residents are essential.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a food service role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Meal Assistance: Help prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary plans.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and wash dishes.
• Resident Support: Assist residents with meal setup and service for a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols for safe storage and handling.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving, storing, and tracking supplies.
• Team Collaboration: Work with the dietary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Resident Engagement: Meet individual dietary needs and preferences during meals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?

Hampton Manor is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at Hampton Manor.

Why Join Hampton Manor?

At Hampton Manor, 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