Dietary Aide

(Rossmoor Post Acute) Walnut Creek Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-Time employment

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Growth within healthcare

Job summary

Rossmoor Post Acute is hiring a Dietary Aide to join our full-time dietary team in Walnut Creek, CA. The role focuses on meal preparation, serving, and maintaining sanitary dining areas for residents, ensuring meals meet dietary needs.

The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and committed to high-quality service in a fast-paced healthcare setting. No prior healthcare experience is required, and training is available to develop food-safety skills and customer care."

Qualifications

• Prior dietary, food service, hospitality, or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Compassionate and respectful approach when interacting with residents.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks according to menus and dietary guidelines.
• Set up dining areas, meal trays, and serving stations.
• Deliver meals and beverages to residents in a timely and courteous manner.
• Assist residents with basic meal service needs.
• Follow residents' diets and food preferences as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash dishes, cookware, and utensils according to facility standards.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Check food temperatures and maintain safety standards.
• Stock and organize food, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries.
• Communicate resident concerns to dietary or nursing staff.
• Follow infection control and facility policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Punctual

Customer service

Compassionate care

Fast-paced

Stamina

Job description

Now Hiring: Dietary Aide Rossmoor Post Acute | Walnut Creek, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: $19.00–$21.00 per Hour

Join Our Dietary Team! Rossmoor Post Acute is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Dietary Aide to join our dietary department on a Full-Time basis. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing excellent service to residents and takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment. This is a great opportunity to become part of a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the dining experience and overall quality of life for our residents.

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide assists with meal preparation, food service, dining room setup and cleanup, and maintaining sanitary food service areas. The Dietary Aide works closely with dietary staff and nursing personnel to ensure residents receive meals and beverages according to their individual needs and dietary requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks according to established menus and dietary guidelines.
• Set up dining areas, meal trays, and serving stations.
• Deliver meals and beverages to residents in a timely and courteous manner.
• Assist residents with basic meal service needs as appropriate.
• Follow residents' prescribed diets and food preferences as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Wash dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment according to facility standards.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Check food temperatures and maintain appropriate food safety standards.
• Stock and organize food, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries as needed.
• Communicate resident concerns or dietary issues to the appropriate dietary or nursing staff.
• Follow infection control, safety, and facility policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor or Director of Dietary Services.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary, food service, hospitality, or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Compassionate and respectful approach when interacting with residents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with food service.

Why Join Rossmoor Post Acute?

• Competitive pay: $19.00–$21.00/hour
• Full-Time employment
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Meaningful work serving and supporting our residents
• Team-oriented workplace
• Opportunity to grow within the healthcare and dietary services field

We 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.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.