Dietary Aide: Compassionate Senior Nutrition & Service

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) with 3% employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holid a

Fitness center use

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Employee assistance program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living in California is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation and nutrition delivery for residents. You will work under the lead Dietitian or Chef, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and safety standards, and you will communicate with residents and staff to support nutrition plans.

Requirements include a High School diploma and a current Food Handler’s Permit; ServSafe training is a plus. Prior food service experience is preferred; training available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Must be cordial and congenial with residents.
• Must be dependable, detail oriented, organized, and have good follow through.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food under the guidance of the Chef or Dietitian.
• Deliver dishes, trays, and designated times and rooms.
• Assist in setting up and clearing up dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order Includes dish, tray, trash, leftover removals.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements. Maintain cleanliness of prep items.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
• Provide customer service and hospitality during nutrition delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Food service experience

Safety compliance

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

Food Handler’s Permit

ServSafe training

Job description

Covenant Living in California is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation and nutrition delivery for residents. You will work under the lead Dietitian or Chef, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and safety standards, and you will communicate with residents and staff to support nutrition plans.

Requirements include a High School diploma and a current Food Handler’s Permit; ServSafe training is a plus. Prior food service experience is preferred; training available.