Dietary Aide - Nutritious Senior Meals

ALG Senior; Fairmont (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Greenbrier of Fairmont is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist our culinary team in preparing nutritious meals for residents. You will help with meal service, sanitation, and following dietary plans while ensuring a positive dining experience.

The role requires compassion, teamwork, and good communication. We offer competitive pay and benefits with a caring team focused on quality resident care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Previous experience in a food service role (preferred, but not required)
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow directions and work efficiently as part of a team
• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Meal Assistance: Help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans and special requests.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes, utensils, and equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Provide meal assistance to residents during meal setup and service for a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow food safety protocols including storage, handling, and sanitation.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies; notify the Dietary Manager of shortages.
• Team Collaboration: Work with the dietary team to ensure smooth kitchen and dining operations.
• Resident Engagement: Fulfill special dietary requests and respect residents' preferences during meals.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Communication skills

Compassion for elderly

Customer service skills

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Greenbrier of Fairmont is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist our culinary team in preparing nutritious meals for residents. You will help with meal service, sanitation, and following dietary plans while ensuring a positive dining experience.

The role requires compassion, teamwork, and good communication. We offer competitive pay and benefits with a caring team focused on quality resident care.