Patient Dining & Meal Prep Aide

PruittHealth; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Dietary Aide AL to assist with food preparation, serve meals, and maintain sanitation in accordance with guidelines. This role supports the Dietary Manager and frontline staff to ensure residents receive timely, nutritious meals.

No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior food service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• None, on-the-job training is provided.
• Previous food service and/or food preparation experience preferred, long term care dietary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists cook in preparing meals, desserts and/or snacks for patients/residents; i.e. salads and desserts and other dishes
• Uses proper food handling processes, procedures and policies
• Delivers trays to patients/residents on halls
• Delivers and serves meals to patients/residents in dining area; food and beverages
• Prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.) and serves in accordance with procedural guidelines
• Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines
• Follows procedures for serving partner meals
• Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food handling

Tray delivery

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PruittHealth in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Dietary Aide AL to assist with food preparation, serve meals, and maintain sanitation in accordance with guidelines. This role supports the Dietary Manager and frontline staff to ensure residents receive timely, nutritious meals.

No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior food service experience is a plus.