Dietary Aide

Covenant-Place; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Covenant Place in Sumter, SC is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents.

You will help with meal preparation, portioning, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience, while upholding food safety standards and collaborating with staff. This role supports residents' dietary needs and preferences and offers opportunities for growth within a compassionate senior-care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a food service role is 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.

Responsibilities

• Meal assistance: prepare, portion and serve meals per dietary plans and requests.
• Maintain kitchen and dining areas cleanliness and sanitation.
• Provide meal setup and serve residents to ensure positive dining experience.
• Follow food safety protocols and proper storage and handling.
• Assist with receiving and storing food, notify shortages.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to run kitchen smoothly.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Why Join Covenant Place?

At Covenant Place, 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