Dietary Associate

Providence House; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Providence House is seeking a Dietary Associate to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for residents, ensuring menus meet guidelines and portions meet standards. You will support CACFP documentation, inventory management, and kitchen organization to provide a welcoming dining experience.

Responsibilities include planning weekly menus, preparing meals and snacks, documenting substitutions, and maintaining compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan weekly menus following nutrition guidelines and CACFP requirements.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and portion control.
• Experience organizing inventories and coordinating donations.
• Ability to document substitutions and support monthly CACFP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly menus aligned with nutrition guidelines and program rules.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks per approved menus.
• Document substitutions and meal adjustments as required.
• Maintain daily menu worksheets to support CACFP billing and reporting.
• Ensure proper portion control and consistent meal presentation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, proper storage, and equipment sanitation.
• Monitor temperatures of refrigerators/freezers and report issues.
• Receive, store, and track food donations; minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with CACFP and Food Bank guidelines; attend trainings.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Inventory management

Donations handling

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dietary Associate serves as the primary food service professional responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals for families residing at Providence House. This position ensures all meals are prepared according to approved menus, dietary guidelines, and portion standards while maintaining the highest levels of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

The Dietary Associate supports inventory management, food donation coordination, CACFP documentation requirements, and kitchen organization while contributing to a welcoming, respectful, and dignified dining experience for all residents.

MISSION ALIGNMENT

All Providence House employees are expected to embody the organization’s mission — to move families from homelessness to independence — and demonstrate the core values of compassion, accountability, excellence, and collaboration in all aspects of their work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Plan weekly menus in alignment with approved nutrition guidelines and program requirements.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to the approved menu.
• Document all menu substitutions and meal adjustments as required.
• Complete daily menu worksheets to support accurate monthly reporting and CACFP billing.
• Ensure proper portion control and consistent meal presentation standards.

Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance

• Ensure kitchen operations meet all local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, dining area, and food storage spaces.
• Monitor and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily.
• Clean and sanitize cookware, dishes, and food preparation equipment.
• Properly store all purchased and donated food items in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to management promptly.

Inventory & Donation Management

• Place food and supply orders based on menu planning and inventory needs.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing food donations.
• Maintain organized food storage systems to minimize waste.
• Track food usage and notify leadership of low inventory levels.

Compliance & Professional Accountability

• Maintain compliance with CACFP and Food Bank guidelines.
• Attend required trainings related to food safety, nutrition programs, and agency policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high ethical standards.
• Contribute to a respectful, welcoming dining environment for residents.