Dietary Aide- Long-term care

Merit House Company.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit House Company seeks a dedicated Dietary Aide in long-term care to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals tailored to resident needs. You will help maintain a safe dining environment and support the overall well-being of geriatric residents.

The role emphasizes accuracy in meal portions, adherence to dietary guidelines, sanitation, and respectful, friendly service in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of food production, meal preparation, and sanitation procedures.
• Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with geriatric patients while respecting their unique dietary needs and restrictions.
• Basic math skills for portioning and inventory tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, respectful approach toward residents and team members.
• Commitment to workplace safety practices including manual handling techniques and PPE use

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and plating according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
• Serve meals with professionalism, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and special requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas following food safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, dishwashers, and food handling tools.
• Support meal delivery, bussing tables, and cleaning duties to uphold sanitation standards and promote a safe environment.
• Adhere to manual handling protocols during heavy lifting or movement of supplies and equipment.
• Follow proper food handling procedures to prevent contamination and ensure food safety compliance.
• Assist with inventory management by organizing supplies and notifying supervisors of stock needs.
• Implement workplace safety practices consistently, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Skills

Food production

Sanitation procedures

Kitchen equipment safety

Time management

Geriatric dietary needs

Inventory tasks

PPE use

Customer service

Tools

Ovens

Dishwashers

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Dietary Aide in long-term care, where your compassionate service and culinary skills will directly enhance the quality of life for our residents. In this vital role, you will assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs, ensuring a safe and welcoming dining environment. Your energy and attention to detail will contribute to a positive, supportive atmosphere that promotes health, safety, and well-being for our geriatric residents. This position offers an engaging opportunity to work in a collaborative setting committed to excellence in dietary care.

Duties

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and plating according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences
• Serve meals with professionalism, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and special requirements
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas following food safety standards
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, dishwashers, and food handling tools
• Support meal delivery, bussing tables, and cleaning duties to uphold sanitation standards and promote a safe environment
• Adhere to manual handling protocols during heavy lifting or movement of supplies and equipment
• Follow proper food handling procedures to prevent contamination and ensure food safety compliance
• Assist with inventory management by organizing supplies and notifying supervisors of stock needs
• Implement workplace safety practices consistently, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or the food industry is highly desirable
• Knowledge of food production, meal preparation, and sanitation procedures
• Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with geriatric patients while respecting their unique dietary needs and restrictions
• Basic math skills for portioning and inventory tasks
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, respectful approach toward residents and team members
• Commitment to workplace safety practices including manual handling techniques and PPE use

Join us in making a meaningful difference through nourishing care! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your skills contribute directly to residents’ health and happiness. All roles are paid positions that value your commitment to excellence in dietary services.