Dietary Aide

Wilson House; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis*

Paid time off

Ongoing professional development

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wilson House is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will help with meal preparation, serving, and accommodating dietary plans while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

In this role you will work closely with the dietary team to ensure a positive dining experience for residents, support with meal service, and uphold our commitment to respectful, person-centered care in a supportive,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices is expected.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; able to follow directions and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Meal Assistance: help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans and requests.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and wash dishes and equipment.
• Resident Support: assist with meal setup, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: follow food safety protocols including safe storage and handling.
• Inventory Support: assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, notify manager of shortages.
• Team Collaboration: work with diet team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and meal service.
• Resident Engagement: fulfill special dietary requests and respect residents' preferences.

Skills

Food Safety & Sanitation

Meal Service

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Compassion for Elderly

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Wilson House -

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

Why Join Wilson House?

At Wilson House, 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