Dietary Aide

Sapphire Health Services, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Birthday/Holiday Pay

Wellness Fund

Uniform Fund

Longevity Bonuses

Quarterly Vacation Drawing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sapphire Health Services, LLC is hiring a Dietary Aide to support the dietary team in providing nutritious meals and excellent dining service within a skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. The role emphasizes safe, accurate meal delivery aligned with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.

The position involves tray assembly, meal service, and dining room setup and cleanup, with a focus on friendly resident interactions and adherence to food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in food service or healthcare is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service, including tray assembly, delivery, and pickup.
• Ensure meals follow diet cards and dietary restrictions.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents during meals.
• Assist residents with opening containers and general dining support.
• Set up and clean dining rooms before and after meals.
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment following sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining and serving areas.
• Stock supplies, beverages, and condiments as needed.
• Follow all food safety and infection control procedures.
• Communicate resident concerns, preferences, or changes in appetite to staff.
• Assist with special events and between-meal nourishment programs.
• Support food prep tasks such as portioning and plating.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of food items.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Participate in dietary meetings or trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Rate: 17.50 Pay Rate Maximum: 22 PayRate Interval: Hourly

Part- time

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Dietary Aide supports the dietary team in providing nutritious, appealing meals and excellent dining service to residents in a skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. This role is essential in creating a positive dining experience while ensuring meals are served safely, accurately, and in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with meal service, including tray assembly, delivery, and pickup.


• Ensure all meals are served according to diet cards, tray tickets, and dietary restrictions.


• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents during meal times.


• Assist residents as needed with opening containers, positioning trays, and general dining support.


• Set up and clean dining rooms before and after meals.


• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment following proper sanitation procedures.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces.


• Stock supplies, beverages, and condiments as needed.


• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.


• Communicate resident concerns, preferences, or changes in appetite to nursing or dietary staff.


• Assist with special events, snacks, and between-meal nourishment programs.


• Support food prep tasks such as portioning, plating, and simple meal assembly.


• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of food items.


• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.


• Participate in dietary meetings or trainings as assigned.


• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Previous experience in food service or healthcare preferred, but not required.


• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.


• Strong customer service and communication skills.


• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:

• PTO


• Medical/Health Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Birthday/Holiday Pay


• Wellness Fund


• Uniform Fund


• Longevity Bonuses


• Quarterly Vacation Drawing


• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Mission: To Promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. We strive to treat them all with the greatest consideration and respect.