Dietary Aide

ALG Senior; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Landings of Oak Island is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and provide nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will assist with meal preparation, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience in a compassionate environment.

Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation, plus a desire to help the elderly, are essential. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; food service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Able to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance: prepare, portion, and serve meals per dietary plans.
• Sanitation: maintain kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes and equipment.
• Resident support: assist with meal setup and serving for a positive experience.
• Food safety: follow storage, handling, and sanitation protocols.
• Inventory: assist in receiving, storing, and reporting shortages.
• Team collaboration: support dietary team to ensure smooth operations.
• Resident engagement: fulfill special dietary requests and preferences.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting senior care through food and nutrition?
The Landings of Oak Island is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at The Landings of Oak Island.

Why Join The Landings of Oak Island?

At The Landings of Oak Island, 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