Dietary Aide — Caring Meal Prep & Patient Service

Eden Health Care; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeside Nursing and Rehab. is seeking an entry-level Dietary Aide to support dining services and meal preparation for residents. This role involves setting up dining areas, assisting with meal prep, and delivering meals to patients on schedule.

Candidates should be comfortable standing for extended periods and able to work flexible hours, including holidays or weekends. Prior food service or medical environment experience is preferred, with teamwork and strong communication skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a medical environment or in customer service is preferred
• Skilled in preparing food for a large group of people as instructed by kitchen management
• Basic understanding of kitchen cookware and appliances
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills are needed to successfully prepare large-scale catering orders
• Ability to work on your feet and in the standing position for an extended period
• Experience cooking various meals and following recipes
• Flexibility in terms of availability, able to work holidays and weekend preferred
• Ability to lift and transport heavy trays and carts as needed

Responsibilities

• Organize and adjust tables for dining areas, paying special attention to cleanliness and ease of use
• Assist team members with preparing and cooking meals for the facility
• Deliver meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times
• Remove plates and serve ware upon the completion of a patient finishing their meal
• Discard trash and remove waste after scheduled dining hall times Maintain clean and orderly food stations for buffets and special events
• Monitor pantry stock and inform management of items running low and in need or re-ordering
• Assist kitchen manager in creating menus within the budget and requirements of patients

Skills

Patient care

Food handling

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Standing work

Catering support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Lakeside Nursing and Rehab. is seeking an entry-level Dietary Aide to support dining services and meal preparation for residents. This role involves setting up dining areas, assisting with meal prep, and delivering meals to patients on schedule.

Candidates should be comfortable standing for extended periods and able to work flexible hours, including holidays or weekends. Prior food service or medical environment experience is preferred, with teamwork and strong communication skills emphasized.