Dietary Aide

White Blossom Care Center; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Retirement savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

White Blossom Care Center in San Jose, CA is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals for residents while keeping the dining area clean and safe. The role offers full-time hours with a rotating weekend schedule and a competitive hourly wage.

Responsibilities include helping the cook, assembling trays, serving meals with warmth, and maintaining sanitation standards. English communication and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service in healthcare or skilled nursing is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: assist the cook in preparing meals, snacks, and beverages per dietary plans.
• Tray Assembly: set up dining rooms and assemble food trays per resident diet cards.
• Service: serve meals to residents with a friendly, helpful attitude.
• Sanitation: clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, and dining areas after meals.
• Inventory & Safety: assist with unpacking, storing, and rotating food stocks while following safety standards.
• Compliance: follow local health department regulations and facility safety guidelines.

Skills

Food service experience

Healthcare setting

English proficiency

Job description

Dietary Aide (Full-Time, Benefitted)Role OverviewAre you passionate about food service and helping others? White Blossom Care Center is looking for a reliable Full-Time Dietary Aide. In this role, you will assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals to our residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment. This position offers consistent hours throughout the week with a rotating weekend schedule.$18.00 – $19.00 per hourFull-TimeComprehensive benefits package includedFull-time hours spread across the week, including some weekend rotationKey ResponsibilitiesMeal Preparation: Assist the cook in preparing meals, snacks, and beverages according to prescribed dietary plans.Tray Assembly: Set up dining rooms and assemble food trays accurately based on resident diet cards.Service: Serve meals to residents with a friendly, helpful attitude.Sanitation: Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and dining areas after meals.Inventory & Safety: Assist with unpacking, storing, and rotating food stocks while adhering to food safety standards.Compliance: Follow all local health department regulations and facility safety guidelines.Qualifications & SkillsExperience: Previous food service experience in a healthcare or skilled nursing facility is preferred but not required.Certifications: Valid Food Handler’s Permit (or willingness to obtain one upon hire).Communication: Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, walk quickly, and lift or move up to 30–50 pounds.Soft Skills: Strong teamwork, a warm personality, and patience when interacting with elderly residents.Benefits PackageHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid Time Off (PTO) and holiday payRetirement savings plan optionsCareer advancement opportunities within our culinary teamWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.