Senior Living Dietary Aide — Fresh Meals & Patient Care

Golden Bell Senior Living; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Bell Senior Living is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in preparing healthy meals and ensuring residents receive appropriate foods based on dietary needs. You will coordinate with dieticians to report allergies or restrictions and help implement meal plans.

The role involves setting up dining areas, serving meals, delivering trays, cleaning stations, managing supplies, and supporting menu planning. Flexibility to work varied shifts is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dietary aide.
• Further experience in customer service will be appreciated.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order.
• Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms.
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage.
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware.
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory.
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.

Skills

Dietary aide experience

Customer service

Sanitation guidelines

Meal prep

Cookware operation

Communication

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service certification (plus)

Job description

Golden Bell Senior Living is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in preparing healthy meals and ensuring residents receive appropriate foods based on dietary needs. You will coordinate with dieticians to report allergies or restrictions and help implement meal plans.

The role involves setting up dining areas, serving meals, delivering trays, cleaning stations, managing supplies, and supporting menu planning. Flexibility to work varied shifts is preferred.