Senior Living Dietary Aide — Nourish & Connect with Residents

Cherry Springs Village; Windor Hills (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance (company-paid)

Job summary

Cherry Springs Village is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will help with meal preparation, portioning, and serving according to dietary plans, while maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

This role emphasizes teamwork, courteous service, and support for residents, including accommodating special requests and ensuring a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience in a food service role is 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 kitchen and dining areas, wash dishes, utensils, and equipment as needed.
• Resident Support: Provide meal assistance during setup and serving, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols, proper storage and sanitation practices.
• Inventory Support: Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies; notify Dietary Manager of shortages.
• Team Collaboration: Work with the dietary team to ensure smooth kitchen/dining operations.
• Resident Engagement: Fulfill special dietary requests and meet residents' preferences.

Skills

Compassion for elderly

Excellent communication

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Food service experience

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cherry Springs Village is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will help with meal preparation, portioning, and serving according to dietary plans, while maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

This role emphasizes teamwork, courteous service, and support for residents, including accommodating special requests and ensuring a positive dining experience.