Dietary Aide - Healthcare

Aventura Healthcare Group; North Lima (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura at Assumption Village is seeking a Dietary Aide to help prepare and serve meals in a senior healthcare setting. You will set up dining areas, assist cooks, and ensure all surfaces and utensils meet sanitation standards while supporting residents with timely meals.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and a warm, resident-centered environment. No formal healthcare experience is required, but a high school diploma is expected and a friendly, dependable attitude is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in food-service or healthcare is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to follow meal preparation instructions and use kitchen equipment.
• Friendly, communicative and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in meal preparation under supervision.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Work cooperatively with dietary and kitchen staff.
• Assist in post-meal cleanup and inventory monitoring.
• Support residents with timely meal service.

Skills

Sanitation & safety

Meal preparation

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DIETARY AIDE

Join Our Team at Aventura at Assumption Village as a Dietary Aide

Responsible for maintaining setting up tables and ensuring that dining areas are clean, sanitary, and organized. Prepare meals under the guidance of a dietary manager or cook in our senior healthcare facility - Aventura at Assumption Village. Duties include washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, cookware, and food-service equipment; maintaining cleanliness of kitchen surfaces and floors; properly storing clean items; removing trash; and following all food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures. Works cooperatively with all dietary and kitchen staff to ensure residents receive safe and timely meal service.

At our facility, we care for our residents like family. Our competent, warm staff is invested in each patient's physical and emotional welfare and is dedicated to fostering a comfortable home-like environment where our residents can thrive.

Dietary Aide Responsibilities:

• Set up tables and dining areas with precision, emphasizing cleanliness and order.
• Prepare meals under the guidance of a dietary manager or cook, ensuring adherence to instructions and safety standards.
• Ability to follow sanitation and safety procedures
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, lifting, bending, and carrying items.
• Assist in post-meal cleanup by clearing dining areas and collecting plates and utensils.
• Maintain hygiene by disposing of leftovers and taking out garbage.
• Keep food stations clean, wash dishes, cooking equipment, and silverware.
• Monitor ingredient stock levels and maintain inventory.
• Contribute to the upkeep of kitchen equipment and appliances.

Skills You Bring as a Dietary Aide:

• Previous food-service or healthcare experience is helpful but not required.
• Knowledgeable about sanitation and safety guidelines, ensuring a hygienic environment.
• Skilled in meal preparation according to instructions, utilizing cookware and appliances effectively.
• Friendly demeanor with good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent

We want you! Your career growth and future starts here!

Join our team as a Dietary Aide and play a pivotal role on our team and for your career!