Dietary Aide (3p-8p)

PACS Group; Iva (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Employee appreciation events

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Iva Post Acute is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide for a part-time role in South Carolina. You’ll help with meal preparation, tray assembly, and serving meals with a warm smile to our residents, supporting a comfortable dining experience.

Join a team that values warmth, teamwork, and dependable service. You’ll follow food safety guidelines, assist in the kitchen, and help maintain a clean dining area while building meaningful connections with residents and coworkers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food handlers’ certificate required.
• Experience in dietary or food service is a plus, training provided.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and tray assembly.
• Serve meals with a friendly smile.
• Keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and organized.
• Wash dishes and sanitize equipment.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Work with the team to provide excellent resident care.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Dependable

Punctual

Ability to stand/walk

Willing to train

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers' certificate

Job description

At Iva Post Acute, we’re not just a skilled nursing and rehab facility — we’re a family. From the moment you walk through our welcoming lobby, you’ll feel the difference. Whether it’s residents laughing together, teammates supporting one another, or hearing piano music played by one of our talented CNAs , our building is full of warmth, compassion, and heart.️ Dietary Aide – Join Our Amazing Team!Love food, helping others, and working with a great team? We have the perfect opportunity for you!We're looking for a Part Time Dietary Aide who is dependable, energetic, and enjoys making a difference in the lives of our residents every single day. From preparing delicious meals to creating a warm dining experience, you'll play an important role in helping our residents feel at home. What You'll Do: Assist with meal preparation and tray assembly Serve meals with a friendly smile Keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and organized Wash dishes and sanitize equipment Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines Work alongside an awesome team to provide exceptional resident care What We're Looking For: Positive attitude and strong work ethic Team player who enjoys helping others Dependable and punctual Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift Dietary or food service experience is a plus—but we're happy to train the right person! We Offer: Pay: $12-15 Opportunities for Growth & Advancement Employee Appreciation Events A fun, supportive team that feels like family!Every meal you help serve brings comfort, nutrition, and a smile to someone who truly appreciates it. If you're ready to make a difference while working with an incredible team, we'd love to meet you! Apply today and start serving smiles! ️Dietary AideGeneral PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.Essential Duties• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.• Set up meal trays.• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.• Assist with serving the different meals.• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.• Operate dishwasher.• Prepare nourishments and snacks.• Sweep and mop kitchen.• Carry out trash and garbage.• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.Supervisory RequirementsThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.Qualification Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.Language SkillsAbility to read technical procedures.Ability to read and follow recipes.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.Physical DemandsThe essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.Additional InformationNote: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.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.