Dietary Aide: Craft Nutritious, Pleasing Meals

Sapphire Health Services, LLC; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(K)

Medical/Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Birthday/Holiday Pay

Wellness Fund

Uniform Fund

Longevity Bonuses

Quarterly Vacation Drawing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Dietary Aide supports the dietary team in providing nutritious, appealing meals and dining service to residents in a skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. This role helps create a positive dining experience while ensuring meals are served safely and according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.

In Medford, OR, this full-time temporary position requires teamwork, reliable service during meals, and adherence to food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food service or healthcare preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service, tray assembly, delivery, and pickup.
• Ensure meals follow diet cards, tray tickets, and dietary restrictions.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents during meals.
• Assist residents with opening containers, positioning trays, and dining support.
• Set up and clean dining rooms before and after meals.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment per sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces.
• Stock supplies, beverages, and condiments as needed.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Communicate resident concerns or changes in appetite to staff.
• Assist with special events, snacks, and between-meal nourishment programs.
• Support food prep tasks such as portioning and plating.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Dietary Aide supports the dietary team in providing nutritious, appealing meals and dining service to residents in a skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. This role helps create a positive dining experience while ensuring meals are served safely and according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.

In Medford, OR, this full-time temporary position requires teamwork, reliable service during meals, and adherence to food safety procedures.