Dietary Aide Part Time

AdamsPlace; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare McMinnville is seeking a Dietary Aide (Culinary Assistant) to support production and service of patient meals in a senior care environment. Join a team that values safety, cleanliness, and patient-focused service.

The role emphasizes food preparation skills, adherence to dietary guidelines, and reliable teamwork to ensure high-quality meals for residents. Training is provided for therapeutic diets and sanitation procedures, with a strong emphasis on punctuality and customer

Qualifications

• Must have a sincere interest in food service and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients.
• Must have, or be willing to learn, food preparation and cooking skills.
• Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving patient trays.
• Must be able to read and interpret standardized recipes for quantity and quality food production.
• Must have knowledge, or be willing to learn, correct sanitation procedures and use these daily.

Responsibilities

• A dietary aide performs various duties associated with the production and service of patient meals.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Reading recipes

Sanitation procedures

English literacy

Teamwork

Job description

DIETARY AIDE for NHC MCMINNVILLE Don't miss this great opportunity for to join our team at

DIETARY AIDE for NHC MCMINNVILLE Don't miss this great opportunity for to join our team at NHC HealthCare McMinnville working as a Culinary Assistant (Dietary Aide)! NHC offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more. A dietary aide performs various duties associated with the production and service of patient meals. Qualifications

• Must have a sincere interest in food service and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients.
• Must have, or be willing to learn, food preparation and cooking skills.
• Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving patient trays.
• Must be able to read and interpret standardized recipes for quantity and quality food production.
• Must have knowledge, or be willing to learn, correct sanitation procedures and use these daily.
• Must be willing to perform repetitive tasks daily.
• Must possess and use excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to read and understand labels on chemicals and MSDS sheets and be able to use these products safely and correctly.
• Must be in good mental and physical condition.
• Must work cooperatively and productively with all partners in dietary and in all departments following established policies of the center.
• Must be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, must be at work on time and during scheduled shift.
• May be required to have or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.
• Must be able to work under supervision.

NHC McMinnville is located at 928 Old Smithville Rd, McMinnville, TN 37110 .

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity EOE