Dietary Aide

South County Nursing and Rehabilitation; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South County Nursing and Rehabilitation in Rhode Island is seeking an entry-level or experienced Dietary Aide to support our dining services in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. You will help prepare meals, deliver trays, and maintain sanitary dining areas.

This role requires flexibility to work various shifts, the ability to lift trays, and good teamwork with kitchen staff. No formal culinary degree required, but experience in medical settings or with large meal service is

Qualifications

• Experience working in a medical environment or in customer service is preferred.
• Skilled in preparing food for a large group of people as instructed by kitchen management.
• Basic understanding of kitchen cookware and appliances.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills are needed to successfully prepare large-scale catering orders.
• Ability to work on your feet and in the standing position for an extended period.
• Experience cooking various meals and following recipes.
• Flexibility in terms of availability, able to work holidays and weekend preferred.
• Ability to lift and transport heavy trays and carts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Organize and adjust tables for dining areas, paying special attention to cleanliness and ease of use
• Assist team members with preparing and cooking meals for the facility
• Deliver meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times
• Remove plates and serve ware upon the completion of a patient finishing their meal
• Discard trash and remove waste after scheduled dining hall times
• Maintain clean and orderly food stations for buffets and special events
• Monitor pantry stock and inform management of items running low and in need or re-ordering
• Assist kitchen manager in creating menus within the budget and requirements of patients

Skills

Medical environment

Customer service

Teamwork

Food preparation

Sanitation

Stamina

Job description

South County Nursing and Rehabilitation -

Healthcare starts with what people eat.

Are you interested in working with a group of people who are making a difference in the lives of people in a Nursing Home? Does the culinary field also interest you?

Here at Lakeside Nursing and Rehab. We are hiring entry-level and experienced Dietary Aide to help us keep growing. If you are dedicated and ambitious, then Lakeside Nursing and Rehab. is an excellent place to grow your career.

Responsibilities for Dietary Aide

• Organize and adjust tables for dining areas, paying special attention to cleanliness and ease of use
• Assist team members with preparing and cooking meals for the facility
• Deliver meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times
• Remove plates and serve ware upon the completion of a patient finishing their meal
• Discard trash and remove waste after scheduled dining hall times
• Maintain clean and orderly food stations for buffets and special events
• Monitor pantry stock and inform management of items running low and in need or re-ordering
• Assist kitchen manager in creating menus within the budget and requirements of patients

Qualifications for Dietary Aide

• Experience working in a medical environment or in customer service is preferred
• Skilled in preparing food for a large group of people as instructed by kitchen management
• Basic understanding of kitchen cookware and appliances
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills are needed to successfully prepare large-scale catering orders
• Ability to work on your feet and in the standing position for an extended period
• Experience cooking various meals and following recipes
• Flexibility in terms of availability, able to work holidays and weekend preferred
• Ability to lift and transport heavy trays and carts as needed