Senior Nutrition Aide - Compassionate Meal Service

ALG Senior; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Covenant Place in Sumter, SC is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents.

You will help with meal preparation, portioning, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience, while upholding food safety standards and collaborating with staff. This role supports residents' dietary needs and preferences and offers opportunities for growth within a compassionate senior-care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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: prepare, portion and serve meals per dietary plans and requests.
• Maintain kitchen and dining areas cleanliness and sanitation.
• Provide meal setup and serve residents to ensure positive dining experience.
• Follow food safety protocols and proper storage and handling.
• Assist with receiving and storing food, notify shortages.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to run kitchen smoothly.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Covenant Place in Sumter, SC is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our culinary team and assist in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to residents.

You will help with meal preparation, portioning, serving, and ensuring a positive dining experience, while upholding food safety standards and collaborating with staff. This role supports residents' dietary needs and preferences and offers opportunities for growth within a compassionate senior-care setting.