Dietary Aide

Somerset Court Of Rocky Mount; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Somerset Court of Rocky Mount is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents.

You will help with meal preparation, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience while following safety standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and strong communication to support our senior residents' well-being and enjoyment of meals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance: prepare, portion, and serve meals per dietary plans.
• Sanitation & cleanliness: maintain kitchen/dining areas; wash dishes and equipment.
• Resident support: assist with meal setup, serving, and dining experience.
• Food safety: follow protocols for storage, handling, and sanitation.
• Inventory support: assist with receiving, storing, and notifying shortages.
• Team collaboration: coordinate with the dietary team to run service smoothly.
• Resident engagement: fulfill special dietary requests and resident preferences.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Compassion

Food safety

Customer service

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?

Somerset Court of Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount.

Why Join Somerset Court of Rocky Mount?

At Somerset Court of Rocky Mount, 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