Dietary Aide: Patient Meals & Food Service Support

OPCO Skilled Management; Benson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal prep and service in a nursing center. You will assist the cook, label nourishments, prepare desserts and salads, and pour beverages according to center procedures. Adherence to production guidelines and safety standards is essential.

Excellent communication skills and ability to read English are required; prior food service or long-term care experience is preferred, with a focus on sanitation and organization.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.
• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists cook as directed by the food service director.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

English reading comprehension

Sanitation and safety basics

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal prep and service in a nursing center. You will assist the cook, label nourishments, prepare desserts and salads, and pour beverages according to center procedures. Adherence to production guidelines and safety standards is essential.

Excellent communication skills and ability to read English are required; prior food service or long-term care experience is preferred, with a focus on sanitation and organization.