Dietary Aide

Fundamental; St. Matthews (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

DailyPay

Health insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Fundamental in St. Matthews, SC is seeking a Dietary Aide who helps prepare and serve meals to patients and residents, supports the Dietary Manager, and ensures meals meet dietary needs.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, fluent English, reliable transportation, and prior food prep/ service experience in long-term care is preferred.

We offer competitive hourly pay of $12–$16 with benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) required.
• Food handler’s permit preferred per local regulations.
• Experience in food prep/service in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and service of meals for patients, employees, and special events as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Serve food according to planned menus and dietary orders.
• Assist the Cook with portioning and safe food handling to meet menus and residents’ diets.
• May wash dishes when instructed by the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Do you love working in the kitchen? Do you find joy in preparing and serving fresh meals to others? Would knowing that the hard work you do, day in and day out, truly makes a difference in the lives of others? The Dietary Aide position truly touches lives every single day – our patients and long term residents look forward to their meal times and count on our staff to make it an enjoyable experience – be part of a team that makes a difference every day.

Posted Salary Range

USD $12.00 - $16.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and/ or service of meals/ food for patients, employees, and special events as instructed by the Dietary Manager.
• Serve food and snacks according to the planned menu/spreadsheet and the patient’s/resident's food preferences and diet order.
• Assist the Cook by ensuring the food prepared/and or pre-portioned using proper food handling/ safety techniques and is of proper quantity, completed on time as scheduled, and is in accordance with the menu & residents’ diet order.
• May wash dishes, etc. when necessary or when instructed to do so by the Dietary Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D
• Food handler’s permit preferred according to local regulatory requirements
• Experience in food prep and service within a skilled nursing or long term care facility strongly preferred
• Must be able to speak, understand, and write in fluent English
• Reliable transportation required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets