Dietary Aide: Patient-Focused Meal Prep

PIONEER HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Health Care Management seeks a Dietary Aide to prepare meals meeting nutritional needs in a resident-focused environment. You will plate meals, assemble trays per diet orders, and maintain sanitary food service areas while following menus and recipes.

This role supports sanitation, inventory, and overall kitchen operations in Pontiac, MI. Flexible FT/PT shifts are available; prior dietary aide experience and ServSafe certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ServSafe preferred.
• Six months dietary aide experience in long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines preferred.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Able to read/understand English and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing meals following guidelines and regulations.
• Review production sheets to determine food quantities.
• Plate meals and assemble trays per diet order and resident preference.
• Prepare meals and trays per standardized recipes and minimize waste.
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory; notify manager of low stock.
• Clean and sanitize food stations and wash dishes and cooking vessels.
• Follow daily/weekly cleaning in kitchen and dining areas as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Independent work

Reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Pioneer Health Care Management seeks a Dietary Aide to prepare meals meeting nutritional needs in a resident-focused environment. You will plate meals, assemble trays per diet orders, and maintain sanitary food service areas while following menus and recipes.

This role supports sanitation, inventory, and overall kitchen operations in Pontiac, MI. Flexible FT/PT shifts are available; prior dietary aide experience and ServSafe certification are preferred.