Dietary Aide

Olympic-View-Post-Acute; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Olympic View Post Acute in Port Angeles, WA invites you to join as a Dietary Aide, earning $18-$20/hour. You will set up meal trays, prepare hot and cold foods, and ensure accuracy with tray cards to meet residents' dietary needs.

No prior experience required; we provide hands-on training in a team-oriented healthcare setting. You must be dependable, able to stand long hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow safety procedures to support residents' daily quality of life.

Qualifications

• Read, speak, and understand English and follow directions.
• Dependability and a neat, well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform continuous bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Ability to pass an annual TB screening and physical exam.
• Comfort working in a skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays with the correct dishes, utensils, and assistive feeding devices per each resident's tray card.
• Prepare hot and cold foods and beverages following recipes and posted menus — including regular, modified, and therapeutic diets.
• Carefully check tray cards for allergies, preferences, and specific instructions before every meal.
• Ensure correct portions, textures, condiments, and any special requests are included.
• Double-check trays against tray cards before delivery to guarantee accuracy.
• Assist with social dining and meal service as needed.
• Prepare nourishments and keep food prep areas, utensils, and dishes clean.
• Follow facility cleaning schedules, infection control, and safety procedures.
• Respond appropriately in emergencies and communicate courteously with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

English literacy

Dependability

Stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

TB screening

Skilled nursing

Job description

Dietary Aide | Olympic View Post Acute | $18-$20/hour

Are you detail-oriented, dependable, and passionate about helping others? Olympic View Post Acute is looking for a Dietary Aide to join our team and play a key role in making sure our residents receive safe, satisfying meals every day.

What You'll Do

• Set up meal trays with the correct dishes, utensils, and assistive feeding devices per each resident's tray card

• Prepare hot and cold foods and beverages following recipes and posted menus — including regular, modified, and therapeutic diets

• Carefully check tray cards for allergies, preferences, and specific instructions before every meal

• Ensure correct portions, textures, condiments, and any special requests are included

• Double-check trays against tray cards before delivery to guarantee accuracy

• Assist with social dining and meal service as needed

• Prepare nourishments and keep food prep areas, utensils, and dishes clean

• Follow facility cleaning schedules, infection control, and safety procedures

• Respond appropriately in emergencies and communicate courteously with residents, staff, and visitors

• Attend required in-services and staff meetings

Why Work Here

• A team-oriented environment where your work directly impacts residents' daily quality of life

• Hands-on training and opportunities to grow within our dietary department

• A stable, meaningful role in healthcare — no prior experience required to start

What You'll Need

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English, and follow directions

• Dependability and a neat, well-groomed appearance

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform continuous bending, squatting, and reaching

• Ability to pass an annual TB screening and physical exam

• Comfort working in a skilled nursing environment

Olympic View Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.