Dietary Aide

Cypress Grove Post-acute; Westwood Gardens (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Orientation and training

Job summary

Cypress Grove Post Acute in Jackson, TN is hiring a Dietary Aide to assist with all dietary functions. You will help prepare meals, support therapeutic diets, and deliver nourishments according to planned menus and diet orders.

The role requires one year of cooking experience and optionally one year of dietary experience in a healthcare setting. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k), paid time off, orientation, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• One (1) year cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.
• Assist in preparing food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.
• Serve supplements, snacks, nourishments and beverages consistent with orders.
• Honor food preferences at meals and snacks within diet order specifications.
• Serve meal trays with appropriate utensils, and special equipment when ordered.
• Assist in preparing special event food as ordered.
• Perform timely daily or scheduled cleaning and mopping duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

Dietary experience

Cooking experience

Job description

CYPRESS GROVE POST ACUTE, Jackson, TN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3953

Cypress Grove Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Jackson, Tennessee, offering 170 certified beds. The facility is both Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, providing services such as long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized support, including dietary planning and therapy.

Why Join us?

At Cypress Grove Post Acute, we are more than just a skilled nursing facility - we are a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. When you join us, you become part of a supportive and rewarding environment where your skills make a difference.

Position Overview:

The Dietary Aideprovides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. As a Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the opposition if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Assist in preparing palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.

Assist in preparing food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.

Serve supplements, snacks, nourishments and beverages consistent with orders.

Honor food preferences at meals and snacks within diet order specifications.

Serve meal trays with appropriate utensils, and special equipment when ordered.

Assist in preparing special event food as ordered.

Perform timely daily or scheduled cleaning and mopping duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash the area.

Wash, clean and store utensils and dishes as directed.

Perform consistent, compliant waste management.

Obtain food supplies for the next meal.

Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures in a timely fashion. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.

Prepare, label and deliver nourishments, etc., as instructed.

Store food upon delivery, ensuring acceptable conditions.

Qualifications:

• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• One (1) year cooking experience required.

For Full Time, What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.