Geriatric Dietary Aide — Craft Patient Meals (FT/PT)

AdamsPlace; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Uniforms for full-time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Anderson is hiring for full and part-time Dietary Aide positions. The role focuses on producing and serving patient meals within a post-acute care facility.

Candidates should have a genuine interest in food service, willingness to learn therapeutic diets, and strong customer service. Responsibilities include following instructions, safety with chemicals, and assisting dietary and hospital staff.

Qualifications

• Interest in food service and caring for geriatric and healthcare patients.
• Willing to learn food preparation and cooking skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets; able to apply in meal service.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks and maintain accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to follow oral/written instructions.
• Must speak and understand English; reading skills may be required.
• Read and understand labels on chemicals; follow MSDS safety procedures.
• Good mental and physical condition; able to work with supervision.
• Punctual, cooperative with dietary and hospital staff; follow policies.
• May obtain Food Handler's Certificate or Sanitation Course as required by state.
• Dress code compliance; perform other tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve patient meals in a post-acute care setting.
• Follow dietary guidelines and therapeutic diet information as required.
• Perform repetitive tasks daily with accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
• Adhere to safety policies and read labels on chemicals/cleaning products.
• Support dietary department and other departments as needed.

Skills

Interest in food service

Willing to learn food prep

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Read and follow instructions

English language proficiency

Safety awareness with chemicals

Punctual and reliable

Teamwork in dietary/hospital setting

Tools

Food handlers certificate / sanitation knowledge

Job description

NHC HealthCare Anderson is hiring for full and part-time Dietary Aide positions. The role focuses on producing and serving patient meals within a post-acute care facility.

Candidates should have a genuine interest in food service, willingness to learn therapeutic diets, and strong customer service. Responsibilities include following instructions, safety with chemicals, and assisting dietary and hospital staff.