Senior Dining & Nutrition Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Caswell House is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and help provide nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will assist with meal preparation, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience in a supportive care setting.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety protocols, teamwork with the dietary staff, and engagement with residents to meet individual dietary needs.

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 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.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, checking inventory, and notifying dietary manager of 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

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Compassion for the elderly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caswell House is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and help provide nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will assist with meal preparation, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience in a supportive care setting.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety protocols, teamwork with the dietary staff, and engagement with residents to meet individual dietary needs.