Dietary Aide: Caring Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Heatherdowns Nursing and Rehab; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Heatherdowns Care Center seeks a Dietary Aide to support meal service on the nursing floor. You will assist with food prep, tray assembly, delivery, sanitation, and meal-related tasks under supervision, ensuring accuracy with diets and portions.

Key responsibilities include food preparation, tray setup, delivering meals, cleaning, and following safety policies. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and clear communication in a fast-paced care environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to all food functions as directed and per policies.
• Ensure food procedures follow established policies.
• Prepare and deliver juices, applesauce, and pudding for med passes.
• Set up resident meals trays according to diets.
• Place hot and cold items on trays for mealtime per menu or diet cards.
• Prepare sandwiches and meal items per diet cards and place on trays.
• Deliver trays to destinations, retrieve and collect dishware.
• Break down trays, clean and restock dish machine chemicals.
• Take out trash, sweep, mop and sanitize work areas per checklists.
• Answer calls from nursing staff and residents and fulfill requests timely.
• Assist cook when needed and make authorized substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals and events.

Job description

Heatherdowns Care Center seeks a Dietary Aide to support meal service on the nursing floor. You will assist with food prep, tray assembly, delivery, sanitation, and meal-related tasks under supervision, ensuring accuracy with diets and portions.

Key responsibilities include food preparation, tray setup, delivering meals, cleaning, and following safety policies. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and clear communication in a fast-paced care environment.