Dietary Aide Part Time

Forefront; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking part-time Dietary Aides to support meal services at their nursing home. Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation, delivering meals to residents, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, food service experience, and a passion for working with elderly residents. This role is integral to ensuring residents receive quality service and care, while offering a competitive hourly wage of $14.00.

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service experience preferred.
• Fluency in English for clear communication.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist cook and supervisor with food preparation.
• Deliver meal carts and clean dining areas.
• Record temperatures of refrigerators and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Clear communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Job Description

Come Build your career with Forefront Healthcare today!!!

We are growing quickly and right now is a great time to be part of our team! We are looking for part-time Dietary Aides at one of our beautiful nursing homes in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Bring your self‑servant heart and make a difference with our residents!

Hourly Rate: $14.00

Position Summary

Dietary Aide is responsible for setting up the dining area and trays for meal services, adhering to food safety guidelines, and following dietary restrictions based on residents’ needs. You are responsible for taking delivery of orders to the patients and their family members. Assists the cook in the preparation and service of meals, meeting scheduled meal times following established policies and procedures within the dietary department to ensure residents receive the highest quality of service.

Essential Job Functions

• Assisting cook/supervisor with food preparation and service using specific procedures, following guidelines, and regulations.
• Delivering residents’ meal carts, setting and cleaning assigned dining area(s) to serve residents.
• Accurately recording temperatures on refrigerators; clean and stock as needed.
• Wash and store dishes; adhering to overall sanitation and maintenance of the kitchen.
• Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Community rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 year food service preferred.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to communicate clearly to all levels within the community.
• Desire and commitment to work with geriatric residents and understanding their special needs.
• Must be able to follow directions and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to work with others as part of a team.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• ServSafe certification is desirable.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or GED degree.

Competencies

• Positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Team player.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Forefront Healthcare is an E.O.E.