Dietary Aide

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

Job summary

Olympic View Post Acute in Port Angeles, WA is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team and help ensure residents receive safe, satisfying meals daily.

This role offers hands-on training, opportunities to grow within the dietary department, and a stable healthcare position; no prior experience required to start, with an emphasis on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 proficiency

Dependability

Physical stamina

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.