Dietary Aide (VVSL)

Civitas Senior Living; Harlingen (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Civitas Senior Living in Harlingen, TX is seeking a motivated Dietary Aide to support daily meal prep and kitchen tasks in a busy community setting.

You will help with food preparation, sanitation, and stocking, ensuring a clean, organized kitchen while adhering to safety standards. The role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to lift and move supplies as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of sanitation best practices in a food service environment.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes and perform physical tasks.
• Strong motivation and willingness to learn new skills.
• Good attitude and ability to work well within a team.
• Reliable and punctual with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Help prep daily and weekly food items as directed.
• Restock dressings and daily meal items to ensure availability.
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of kitchenware.
• Lift and move heavy merchandise boxes when trucks arrive on designated days.
• Dispose of trash properly and maintain cleanliness in work areas.
• Mop and sweep floors to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Restock hydration stations regularly.
• Assist with baking and cooking tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Food preparation techniques

Sanitation best practices

Lift heavy boxes

Teamwork and reliability

Job description

Dietary Aide

Location: Harlingen, TX

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Dietary Aide to join our team in Harlingen, TX. The ideal candidate will assist in the preparation and maintenance of daily and weekly meal items, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment while adhering to sanitation best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Help prep daily and weekly food items as directed.
• Restock dressings and daily meal items to ensure availability.
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of kitchenware.
• Lift and move heavy merchandise boxes when trucks arrive on designated days.
• Dispose of trash properly and maintain cleanliness in work areas.
• Mop and sweep floors to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Restock hydration stations regularly.
• Assist with baking and cooking tasks as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of sanitation best practices in a food service environment.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes and perform physical tasks.
• Strong motivation and willingness to learn new skills.
• Good attitude and ability to work well within a team.
• Reliable and punctual with strong time management skills.