Dietary Aide Cook: Nourishing Meals for Residents

PruittHealth; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in North Carolina seeks a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation and service for residents in a long-term care setting. You will follow diet orders, prepare meals, and deliver trays while ensuring food safety and proper temperatures.

The role requires occasional weekend work and collaboration with the Food Service Director to maintain quality dining experiences. Responsibilities include assisting cooks, serving nourishments, cleaning, and recording temperatures.

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional food service preferred.
• Must follow state and federal regulations for food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook in meal preparation and between-meal nourishments.
• Follow diet orders and NPO orders.
• Serve nourishments and record substitutions.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining and work areas.
• Record temperatures and monitor food safety compliance.
• Prepare and service trays to patients/residents.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Food safety

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Functional literacy

Job description

PruittHealth in North Carolina seeks a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation and service for residents in a long-term care setting. You will follow diet orders, prepare meals, and deliver trays while ensuring food safety and proper temperatures.

The role requires occasional weekend work and collaboration with the Food Service Director to maintain quality dining experiences. Responsibilities include assisting cooks, serving nourishments, cleaning, and recording temperatures.