Dietary Aide

Aperion Care; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care is seeking a detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our dining team at our Rhode Island location. This role supports residents by following therapeutic diet plans, delivering meals on time, and ensuring food presentation meets high standards.

We welcome applicants for part-time and full-time opportunities who are passionate about food service and customer satisfaction, with duties including sanitation, station upkeep, and assisting the cook in meal service oversight.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must follow oral and written communication.
• Must maintain dining service areas and supplies.
• Must perform sanitation, order, safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician
• Ensure proper serving temperature of food and beverages
• Deliver meals on a timely basis
• Maintain visual appeal of food and emphasize garnishes
• Adhere to daily nourishment lists and stock nourishment stations
• Assist the cook in monitoring meal serving times
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policies and procedures
• Perform other duties assigned by the dining director

Skills

Reading / Writing English

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team a. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional dining experiences for our residents. If you are passionate about food service and customer satisfaction, we encourage you to apply for this part-time and full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician
• Ensure proper serving temperature of food and beverages
• Deliver meals on a timely basis
• Maintain visual appeal of food and emphasize the use of garnishes
• Adhere to daily nourishment lists and stock nourishment stations
• Assist the cook in monitoring meal serving times
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policies and procedures
• Perform other duties assigned by the dining director

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to follow oral and written communication
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and maintain the appearance of dining service areas
• Must perform regular inspections of dietary services areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
• Must be willing to handle residents based on their current maturity level
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing dietary practices
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

About Us

We are a leading provider of senior living and care services, dedicated to helping our residents live their best lives. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to providing the highest standards of care and service to our residents and their families. We offer a range of services, including assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, nursing, memory care, and long-term care, all designed to meet the unique needs of each individual.