Dietary Aide – Nutrition Support & Resident Dining

OPCO Skilled Management; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Albuquerque, NM seeks a dietary support attendant to assist with resident meal planning and food service tasks. This full-time role requires following instructions, organizing work, and coordinating with a licensed dietician.

You will interview residents to gather food preferences, update tray card data, and refer any nutrition concerns to the dietitian. A high school diploma and a Food Handler’s Permit are required or preferred; DTR is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic understanding of normal and therapeutic diets and food safety as relevant to role.
• Experience working with a licensed dietician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview residents to gather food preferences and complete Resident Food Profile.
• Update resident food preferences into tray card database.
• Refer residents to Dietician for nutrition or eating-related concerns.

Skills

Follow instructions independently

Strong organizational skills

Diet and food safety understanding

Experience with licensed dietician

DTR preferred

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management in Albuquerque, NM seeks a dietary support attendant to assist with resident meal planning and food service tasks. This full-time role requires following instructions, organizing work, and coordinating with a licensed dietician.

You will interview residents to gather food preferences, update tray card data, and refer any nutrition concerns to the dietitian. A high school diploma and a Food Handler’s Permit are required or preferred; DTR is a plus.