Dietary Aide - Entry-Level Healthcare Training

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support meal service and food operations within the facility. This role is essential to ensuring residents receive meals that are timely, accurate to diet orders, and served in a clean and respectful manner.

This position is well suited for individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and understand the importance of nutrition, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Prior dietary or food service experience helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and diet guidelines accurately.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assemble resident meal trays according to diet cards and menus.
• Deliver meal trays to nursing units and retrieve trays after meals.
• Assist with preparation of food items, snacks, and supplements as directed.
• Prepare items for medication passes as scheduled.
• Break down trays, operate dishwashing equipment, and properly store items.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and dining spaces.
• Assist cooks and food services staff as needed.
• Follow infection control, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Respond to requests from nursing staff and residents.
• Adhere to HIPAA and resident confidentiality requirements.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support meal service and food operations within the facility. This role is essential to ensuring residents receive meals that are timely, accurate to diet orders, and served in a clean and respectful manner.

This position is well suited for individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and understand the importance of nutrition, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction in a healthcare setting.