Senior Dining Dietary Aide — Compassionate Kitchen Support

Hedgewood Assisted Living; City of Beacon (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits after 90 days

Job summary

Hedgewood Assisted Living in Beacon, NY is seeking a dietary aide to join our caring team. The role supports meal prep and delivery in a compassionate, senior living environment, ensuring residents receive nutritious, appetizing meals in a clean dining area.

Responsibilities include assisting with meal prep, serving meals, setting up dining areas, maintaining kitchen sanitation, handling dietary restrictions, and reporting changes in residents' eating patterns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or senior living food service is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Food Handler’s Certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation, portioning, and plating according to menu and dietary guidelines.
• Serve meals to residents in a respectful, timely, and courteous manner.
• Set up dining areas for meals and clean up afterward, including washing dishes, sanitizing tables, and sweeping/mopping floors.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and food storage areas, following all safety and health regulations.
• Stock food supplies and assist with inventory rotation (FIFO).
• Follow special dietary orders, including low-sodium, diabetic, and mechanical soft diets.
• Observe and report any changes in residents’ eating habits or concerns to appropriate staff.
• Support team with other kitchen and dining tasks as needed.
• Comply with infection control, OSHA, and facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Customer service skills

Food safety knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Team player

Food Handler’s Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hedgewood Assisted Living in Beacon, NY is seeking a dietary aide to join our caring team. The role supports meal prep and delivery in a compassionate, senior living environment, ensuring residents receive nutritious, appetizing meals in a clean dining area.

Responsibilities include assisting with meal prep, serving meals, setting up dining areas, maintaining kitchen sanitation, handling dietary restrictions, and reporting changes in residents' eating patterns.