Resident Nutrition & Diet Support Specialist

OPCO Skilled Management; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support residents' meal planning and food service. The role requires a high school diploma, a Food Handler’s Permit, and basic computer skills, with the ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Teamwork with dietitians and kitchen staff is essential. Responsibilities include interviewing residents for food preferences, updating tray cards, and ensuring accurate dietary information for meal service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Food Handler’s Permit required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with little or no supervision.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Basic understanding of normal and therapeutic diets and food safety.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience working with a licensed dietician, preferred.
• Diet Technician Registered (DTR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview residents and obtain food preferences and complete Resident Food Profile.
• Update resident’s food preference into tray card data base.
• Refer residents to Dietician for any resident’s having nutritional or eating issues.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions and to?

Education

High School Diploma

Diet Technician Registered (DTR) preferred

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support residents' meal planning and food service. The role requires a high school diploma, a Food Handler’s Permit, and basic computer skills, with the ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Teamwork with dietitians and kitchen staff is essential. Responsibilities include interviewing residents for food preferences, updating tray cards, and ensuring accurate dietary information for meal service.