Dietary Assistant

Alliance Health & Human Services; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Alliance Health & Human Services in Northborough, MA is seeking a Dietary Aide to support our residents by preparing and serving nutritious meals. You will deliver dishes, maintain sanitary dining and kitchen areas, and follow health and safety standards.

Prior dietary aide experience is preferred, with on-the-job training available. Responsibilities include setting up dining areas, delivering meals, and assisting with inventory and menu planning.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dietary aide preferred; training provided.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas with cleanliness and order.
• Prepare meals under supervision of dietary manager or cook.
• Deliver dishes and trays to designated times and rooms.
• Clear dining areas and collect plates and utensils.
• Dispose of leftovers and manage waste.
• Clean food stations and wash dishes and cooking vessels.
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory.
• Assist with menu planning and cost tracking.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.

Skills

Dietary aide experience

Customer service

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Food service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service certification (bonus)

Job description

Dietary Aide

Alliance Health at Coleman is a not-for-profit, skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Northborough, MA!

We are looking for a Dietary Aide to assist in the preparation and serving of high quality and nutritious meals for residents in our facility. You will deliver dishes and ensure good sanitary condition in cooking and dining premises. A Dietary Aide must be capable to perform food service duties and follow instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards. They must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach. The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards. Opportunities for growth for students or those looking to enter the culinary/food service/nutrition & dietetics industry! We will entertain any qualified candidate wishing to commute but we would like to place an emphasis on candidates from the Worcester, MA area.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order.
• Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms.
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage.
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware.
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory.
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.

Skills

• Proven experience as a dietary aide (will train if no experience!)
• Further experience in customer service will be appreciated.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware, and cooking appliances
• Friendly with good communication skills
• Good physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Attention Worcester, Candidates. Coming from the Worcester area would be ideal for this positions. However we will entertain all qualified candidates interested in commuting!
• Northborough, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Skilled Nursing Facility: 1 year (Preferred)
• Work Location: One location