Senior Dining Dietary Aide - Compassionate Kitchen Support

ALG Senior; Newport (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Carteret House is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and support residents with nutritious, well-portioned meals. You will help with meal service, follow dietary plans, and maintain kitchen cleanliness to ensure a safe dining environment.

We value compassion for the elderly, teamwork, and strong communication. This role offers the chance to contribute to residents’ well-being and enjoy supportive benefits and development opportunities.

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: Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas. Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Provide meal assistance to residents as needed, including helping with meal setup and serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols, including proper food storage, handling, and sanitation practices, to ensure food is safe for consumption.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, checking inventory, and notifying the Dietary Manager of any shortages or supply needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the dietary team to ensure the kitchen and dining areas run smoothly, assisting with food prep and meal service as directed.
• Resident Engagement: Assist in fulfilling special dietary requests and ensuring residents’ individual preferences and needs are met during meal times

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Compassion for elderly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carteret House is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and support residents with nutritious, well-portioned meals. You will help with meal service, follow dietary plans, and maintain kitchen cleanliness to ensure a safe dining environment.

We value compassion for the elderly, teamwork, and strong communication. This role offers the chance to contribute to residents’ well-being and enjoy supportive benefits and development opportunities.