Dietary Aides

ML Healthcare; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO and Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurances

401(k) company match

Job summary

Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness is seeking a Dietary Aide in LaPorte, TX. The role supports the kitchen by maintaining sanitation, stocking supplies, and assisting with meal prep to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include meal service, tray setup, proper transport of foods, dishwashing, and adherence to diet orders. High school diploma or GED is preferred, English literacy required, with a strong empathy for the elderly.

Qualifications

• Understanding and following instructions in English.
• Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
• Experience in nursing home food service preferred, not required.
• Ability to plan and set up trays according to diet orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
• Serves meals in the health center pantries.
• Sets up tables in the dining room and cleans up after meals.
• Transports hot/cold foods to and from pantries.
• Transports non-food items to and from pantries.
• Washes dishware per regulation.
• Provides snacks and supplements per diet orders.
• Maintains sanitation in coffee and juice machines.
• Clears tables during and after meal service.
• Answers questions about menu items and diet orders.

Skills

English proficiency

Empathy for elderly

Team coordination

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset! Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

Dietary Aides/ Kitchen Staff

LaPorte,TX

The Job

The dietary aide supports the effective operation of the community’s kitchen by maintaining properly sanitized and a sufficient stock of dishes and assist the cook with meal prep to ensure the orderly flow of the kitchen systems.

Position and Schedule

• Position: Dietary Aide
• Status: Full-Time
• Shift: (4 ON / 2 OFF Rotation)

Full-Time Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)
• 401(k) company match

Responsibilities

• Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required
• Serves meals in the health center pantries
• Sets up tables in the health center dining room(s) and breaks them down after the meals
• Transports hot and cold foods to and from the health center pantries
• Transports all required non-food items to and from the health center pantries
• Washes silver, glass, china in dish machines in pantries as per regulation
• Provides health center snacks and supplements per diet orders
• Maintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines in dining rooms
• Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order
• Takes order, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously
• Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service
• Answers pertinent questions about menu items
• Ensures that orders match Physician’s diet orders

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED a plus
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, perform simple arithmetic, and understand measurements and conversions
• Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred, but not required
• Ability to plan, organize and set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for the elderly

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.