Dietary Aide On-Call

Visalia Post Acute in; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a dependable On-Call Dietary Aide to support residents with meals, nutrition, and care. The role involves preparing and serving meals, assembling trays, handling special diets, and maintaining sanitary kitchen and dining areas. On-call coverage offered with hours varying by facility needs.

Pay range shown is hourly and based on experience; on-call work requires flexibility and teamwork with dietary and nursing staff to ensure courteous, timely service.

Qualifications

• Previous food service or healthcare dietary experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork skills.
• Willingness to provide coverage for varying shifts as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job duties, with reasonable accommodations as needed.
• A caring and respectful approach to working with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals according to approved menus and resident dietary needs.
• Assemble meal trays with the correct foods, portions, beverages, and utensils.
• Follow instructions for special diets, food textures, and resident preferences.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and work areas.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen, dining, and storage areas.
• Assist with receiving, labeling, and properly storing food and supplies.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.
• Communicate resident meal concerns to the Dietary Supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with dietary and nursing staff to provide timely, courteous service.

Skills

Food service experience

Healthcare dietary experience

Instruction following

Dependable attendance

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Caring with residents

Job description

Visalia Post Acute
Pay Range: $17.48-$17.50 per hour, based on experience
Make a Difference with Every Meal!

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a dependable and caring On-Call Dietary Aide to join our team! Help support our residents' nutrition, comfort, and well-being by assisting with meal preparation and providing friendly, attentive meal service.

Schedule: On-call, providing coverage as needed. Hours and shifts may vary based on facility needs.
Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals according to approved menus and resident dietary needs.


• Assemble meal trays with the correct foods, portions, beverages, and utensils.


• Follow instructions for special diets, food textures, and resident preferences.


• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and work areas.


• Maintain clean and organized kitchen, dining, and storage areas.


• Assist with receiving, labeling, and properly storing food and supplies.


• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.


• Communicate resident meal concerns to the Dietary Supervisor.


• Work cooperatively with dietary and nursing staff to provide timely, courteous service.

Dietary Aide On-Call (Food Services)

Dietary Aide - On-Call

Visalia Post Acute
Pay Range: $17.48-$17.50 per hour, based on experience
Make a Difference with Every Meal!

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a dependable and caring On-Call Dietary Aide to join our team! Help support our residents' nutrition, comfort, and well-being by assisting with meal preparation and providing friendly, attentive meal service.

Schedule: On-call, providing coverage as needed. Hours and shifts may vary based on facility needs.
Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals according to approved menus and resident dietary needs.


• Assemble meal trays with the correct foods, portions, beverages, and utensils.


• Follow instructions for special diets, food textures, and resident preferences.


• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and work areas.


• Maintain clean and organized kitchen, dining, and storage areas.


• Assist with receiving, labeling, and properly storing food and supplies.


• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.
  
• Communicate resident meal concerns to the Dietary Supervisor.


• Work cooperatively with dietary and nursing staff to provide timely, courteous service.

Qualifications

• Previous food service or healthcare dietary experience preferred.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.


• Dependable attendance, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork skills.


• Willingness to provide coverage for varying shifts as needed.


• Ability to perform essential job duties, with reasonable accommodations as needed.


• A caring and respectful approach to working with residents.

Why Join Visalia Post Acute?

• Competitive hourly pay.


• On-call opportunities to support a meaningful mission.


• Training and opportunities to build your skills.


• The chance to make a positive difference in residents' daily lives.


• Benefits based on eligibility and facility policy.

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.