Senior Dining Aide with Dietary Support

ALG Senior; Burnsville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Yancey House is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high‑quality meals to residents.

You will help prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary plans, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and support residents during dining with emphasis on safety and compassion.

This role offers opportunities for growth, teamwork with the dietary staff, and a rewarding environment caring for seniors. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a food service role preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow directions and work efficiently as part of a team.
• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Meal Assistance: Help prepare, portion, and serve meals to residents according to dietary plans and special requests.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes, utensils, and equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Provide meal assistance to residents, including setup and serving to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols for safe storage, handling and sanitation.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, report shortages to the Dietary Manager.
• Team Collaboration: Work with the dietary team to ensure smooth kitchen and dining operations.
• Resident Engagement: Fulfill special dietary requests and accommodate residents’ preferences during meals.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Compassion

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yancey House is seeking an enthusiastic Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high‑quality meals to residents.

You will help prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary plans, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and support residents during dining with emphasis on safety and compassion.

This role offers opportunities for growth, teamwork with the dietary staff, and a rewarding environment caring for seniors. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.