Dietary Aide: Care-Driven Kitchen & Nutrition

Spring River Rehabilitation and Care; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Care Cash Program

Referral Bonus Program

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Job summary

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, NM is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. You will assist with meal preparation, food service, and keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary, contributing to residents' health and dining experience.

You will collaborate with the Dietary Manager, Registered Dietitian, and care team to meet physician orders, therapeutic diets, and preferences while following food safety standards and delivering courteous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in dietary, food service, healthcare, or long-term care is preferred but not required.
• Food Handler's Permit or ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain if required).
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and safe food handling practices is preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion meals, snacks, beverages, and nutritional supplements according to physician orders, therapeutic diets, and standardized recipes.
• Serve meals and beverages to residents in a courteous, timely, and professional manner.
• Assist residents during meal service while promoting dignity and resident satisfaction.
• Set up, clean, and sanitize dining rooms, serving areas, kitchen equipment, and food preparation areas.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and HACCP guidelines to ensure compliance with CMS, state, and local regulations.
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using approved sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and food preparation equipment.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, rotating, and organizing food and dietary supplies using proper inventory control methods.
• Report equipment malfunctions, food shortages, and safety concerns to the Dietary Manager promptly.
• Follow resident meal preferences, allergies, dietary restrictions, and special nutritional requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to meal service, temperatures, sanitation logs, and dietary records as required.
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and interdisciplinary departments to support resident nutritional needs.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and facility celebrations as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Food service

Sanitation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, NM is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. You will assist with meal preparation, food service, and keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary, contributing to residents' health and dining experience.

You will collaborate with the Dietary Manager, Registered Dietitian, and care team to meet physician orders, therapeutic diets, and preferences while following food safety standards and delivering courteous