Dietary Aide- Full time

Forest Acres Post Acute in; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Advancement

Employee Appreciation Events

Family-like Team

Job summary

Forest Acres Post Acute is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team in Columbia, SC. This full-time position supports meal preparation, tray assembly, and dining services, contributing to a warm, home-like dining experience for residents.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to food safety guidelines, with on-the-job training available. Eligible for benefits and growth opportunities within our caring community.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Team player who enjoys helping others.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift during shift.
• Food service experience is a plus; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and tray assembly.
• Serve meals with a friendly smile.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and organized.
• Wash dishes and sanitize equipment.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Work with the team to provide resident care.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Dependable and punctual

Stand, walk, lift

Willing to train

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide - Full time (Food Services)

Join the Forest Acres Post Acute Family as a Dietary Aide!

Forest Acres Post Acute is a beautiful 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Columbia, South Carolina! We are passionate about providing exceptional care while creating meaningful relationships with our residents, families, and team members.

Love food, helping others, and working with a great team? We have the perfect opportunity for you! We're looking for a Dietary Aide who is dependable, energetic, and enjoys making a difference in the lives of our residents every single day. From preparing delicious meals to creating a warm dining experience, you'll play an important role in helping our residents feel at home.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with meal preparation and tray assembly
• Serve meals with a friendly smile
• Keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and organized
• Wash dishes and sanitize equipment
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Work alongside an awesome team to provide exceptional resident care

What We’re Looking For:

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Team player who enjoys helping others
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift
• Dietary or food service experience is a plus—but we’re happy to train the right person!

We Offer:

• $15/hr
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits (Full-Time)
• 401(k) with Company Match (Full-Time)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
• Employee Appreciation Events
• A fun, supportive team that feels like family!

Every meal you help serve brings comfort, nutrition, and a smile to someone who truly appreciates it. If you’re ready to make a difference while working with an incredible team, we’d love to meet you!

General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and follow recipes.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.