Dietary Aide - Causal

Marquise; West Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquise is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals in an assisted living or medical facility, following therapeutic diets and portion standards.

You will set and clear dining areas, perform cleaning duties, restock service areas, and ensure HACCP-compliant food handling. The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Experience as dietary aide or in hospitality and customer service.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to prepare meals according to instructions.
• Strong time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to residents or patients in an assisted living or medical facility.
• Assist in basic food preparation and serve meals in accordance with therapeutic diets and portion standards.
• Set, clear, clean and sanitize dining spaces.
• Maintain and perform cleaning duties or follow the posted cleaning schedule for that day.
• Monitor and restock service areas.
• Observe HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food handling and preparation methods.
• Follow WHMIS and MSDS guidelines using chemicals, cleaning, and sanitizing agents.
• Support with special function catering as delegated.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent

Job description

Description

How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for preparing and serving food to residents or patients in an assisted living or medical facility.

As a Dietary Aide, you will:

• Assist in basic food preparation and serve meals in accordance with therapeutic diets and portion standards
• Setting, clearing, cleaning, and sanitizing dining spaces
• Maintain and perform cleaning duties or, as per the posted cleaning schedule for that day
• Monitor and restock service areas.
• Observe HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food handling / preparation methods
• Follow WHIMIS and MSDS guidelines using chemicals, cleaning, and sanitizing agents
• Support with special function catering as delegated

About you:

• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Have previous experience as a dietary aide or in hospitality and customer service
• You have knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
• Have good time-management skills and ability to multitask
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• You have great interpersonal and communication skills
• Have the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position