Dietary Aide

Legacy Health And Rehab LLC; West Meade (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental, and vision

Paid time off and holiday pay

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Legacy Health And Rehab LLC in Manchester, TN is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join our healthcare culinary team. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs.

We offer full-time hours with an 8-hour shift, starting pay $15.00 per hour. The role involves assisting the clinical dietary team, handling trays, and maintaining sanitary dining areas to ensure residents receive quality meals.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Food service or senior care experience is a plus, but we provide full training.
• Physical Strength: Stand for long periods and lift up to 30–50 lbs.
• Soft Skills: Teamwork, empathy, patience, and clear communication.
• Compliance: Willingness to pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents according to custom portion sizes and dietary restrictions.
• Prepare dining by setting up trays, utensils, and food carts.
• Review resident menu cards to ensure correct food placement on trays.
• Maintain clean kitchen zones by washing dishes, sanitizing workstations, and clearing trash.
• Store food supplies properly by complying with state health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate closely with the clinical dietary team to accommodate residents' changing needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our healthcare culinary team. In this role, you will play a vital part in enhancing our residents' quality of life by preparing and serving nutritious meals that meet their specific dietary needs.

Quick Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: 8 hour shift
• Pay Range: Starting at $15.00 per hour
• Location: Manchester, TN 37355

Key Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents according to custom portion sizes and dietary restrictions.
• Prepare dining by setting up trays, utensils, and food carts.
• Review resident menu cards to ensure correct food placement on trays.
• Maintain clean kitchen zones by washing dishes, sanitizing workstations, and clearing trash.
• Store food supplies properly by complying with state health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate closely with the clinical dietary team to accommodate residents' changing needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Food service or senior care experience is a plus, but we provide full training.
• Physical Strength: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to [e.g., 30–50 lbs].
• Soft Skills: Strong teamwork focus, high empathy, patience, and clear communication.
• Compliance: Willingness to pass a background check and drug screening.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Flexible scheduling options