Dietary Aide

ALG Senior; Pleasant View (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Somerset Court of Goldsboro is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and provide nutritious meals to residents. This role supports meal preparation, serving, and dining experiences in a compassionate elderly care setting.

The position emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and excellent communication with residents and staff, with a benefits package including insurance, PTO, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in food service is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is important.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Compassion and desire to work with the elderly.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation, portioning, and serving to residents per dietary plans and requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes and equipment.
• Support residents during meals and assist with setup and service to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Follow food safety protocols including storage, handling, and sanitation.
• Assist receiving and storing food and supplies; report shortages to the Dietary Manager.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to ensure smooth kitchen and dining operations.
• Fulfill special dietary requests and accommodate residents' preferences during meals.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Why Join Somerset Court of Goldsboro?

At Somerset Court of Goldsboro, 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