Dietary Aide - Full Time

Noland Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Noland Health Services in Birmingham, AL seeks a Dietary Assistant/Cook to support meal service for residents and guests. Responsibilities include assisting in meal preparation and service, keeping dining and kitchen areas clean, and following policies to ensure food safety and quality.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and reliable attendance in a hospital or community setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a food service setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals on a timely basis.
• Assist in daily cleaning and waste disposal, keeping areas clean and safe.
• Clean and set up trays and dining room as instructed.
• Work as a cook as directed.
• Maintain proper food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Check therapeutic diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning; ensure utensils and dishware are ready for the next meal.
• Prepare food and supplies for meals.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
• Assist in inventory and storage of dietary supplies; keep food storage areas organized.
• Assist in preparing food for special events.
• Dispose of food and waste per policies.
• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary of Duties

Provide assistance in dietary preparation and cleanup for residents and guests of the Community in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations as well as established Organizational policies and procedures to promote quality food service.

Essential Job Functions

1. 1. Assists in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
2. 2. Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning, including carrying out garbage and keeping work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
3. 3. Cleans and sets up trays, food carts, the dining room, etc. as instructed.
4. 4. Works as a Cook as directed.
5. 5. Maintains proper temperature of food during preparation and service.
6. 6. Assists in checking therapeutic diet trays before distribution.
7. 7. Delivers food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
8. 8. Performs dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils and dishware are readily available for the next meal.
9. 9. Prepares food and supplies meals.
10. 10. Prepares and delivers snacks as instructed.
11. 11. Assists in inventory and storing of dietary supplies and maintain food storage areas in a clean and organized manner.
12. 12. Assists in food preparation for special events.
13. 13. Disposes of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
14. 14. Makes only authorized food substitutions.
15. 15. Performs other duties as directed and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in a food service setting preferred.