Dietary Aide

ALG Senior; Oak Hill Court (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance (health

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Landings of Mills River is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious meals to residents. You will help prepare, portion, and serve meals, ensuring dietary plans are followed with care and accuracy.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to learn food safety best practices. This role emphasizes compassion for the elderly and teamwork in a supportive, caring environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans and special requests.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes and equipment.
• Provide meal assistance to residents during meal setup and service.
• Follow all food safety protocols to ensure safe consumption of meals.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies; notify Dietery Manager of shortages.
• Work closely with the dietary team to ensure smooth kitchen and dining operations.
• Fulfill residents' special dietary requests and preferences during meals.

Skills

Compassion for elderly

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Why Join The Landings of Mills River?

At The Landings of Mills River, 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