Dietary Aide

Lauderdale Community Living Center; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauderdale Community Living Center is seeking an amazing Dietary Aide for early morning shifts to support residents with nutritious meals. You will assist in food preparation, tray assembly, and delivery under the Dietary Manager's supervision, ensuring accurate portions and a pleasant dining experience.

The role requires attention to hygiene, the ability to multi-task, and a customer-service mindset. Prior food-service experience is valued, and the position offers an opportunity to work with a

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalency required.
• Customer service oriented and able to multi-task.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Read production orders on diet cards to determine tray items.
• Place utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays.
• Prepare sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages under supervision.
• Prepare foods for soft or liquid diets using blender.
• Serve trays to residents in dining areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash dishes and clean equipment and work surfaces.
• Store food and supplies properly and manage waste.

Skills

Customer service focused

Ability to multi-task

Education

High-school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Description

Amazing Dietary Aide Needed

4:30am - 11:30 am & 11:30am -6:30pm

If you are an amazing Dietary Aide who wants a position with purpose and to work for an amazing team, then keep reading! The Dietary Aide assists in food preparation, food tray preparation and delivery to facility residents; cleans the kitchen and dining area under the supervision of the Dietary Manager or Cook by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Read production orders on diet cards on trays to determine items to place on tray
• Place items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays
• Prepare food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages under the supervision of the cook
• Place servings in blender to make foods for soft or liquid diets
• Apportion and place food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on diet card
• Examine filled tray for completeness and quality assurance of food tray and place on cart
• Push carts to dining room or halls and serve trays to residents
• Collect and stack dirty dishes on cart and return cart to kitchen
• Store food and supplies properly
• Wash dishes and clean work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens
• Collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers
• Record amount and type of special food items served to residents

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Must meet all local health regulations and pass the post-employment physical exam if required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High-school diploma or equivalency required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Customer service focused
• Ability to multi-task