Therapeutic Diet Tray Specialist

ISH Dining Services; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ISH Dining Services in Montgomery County, PA is seeking a Dietary Tray Line Server to assemble and serve resident meals according to physician-prescribed diets and resident preferences, ensuring safety and compliance in a long-term care setting.

You will verify tray accuracy, follow texture-modified diets, maintain temperatures, assist with meal prep, deliver trays, and uphold HACCP and infection control standards while delivering compassionate, resident-centered service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or hospitality food service preferred but not required.
• Experience reading meal tickets and diet orders is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble resident meal trays accurately according to therapeutic diets, meal tickets, and portion control guidelines.
• Verify tray accuracy to ensure the correct food items, beverages, condiments, utensils, and supplements are included.
• Follow all physician-ordered diet modifications, including texture-modified diets and fluid restrictions.
• Maintain proper food temperatures throughout meal service.
• Assist with meal preparation and portioning as directed.
• Deliver meal trays to designated areas or assist with tray distribution when needed.
• Collect meal trays after service and transport them to the dishwashing area.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, and food service equipment following sanitation procedures.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, serving equipment, carts, and dining areas before and after meal service.
• Practice proper hand hygiene and comply with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation regulations, including HACCP principles.
• Report resident concerns, food shortages, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Assist with stocking food, supplies, and disposable items.
• Rotate food supplies using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and catering functions as assigned.
• Attend required in-service education and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading diet orders

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ISH Dining Services in Montgomery County, PA is seeking a Dietary Tray Line Server to assemble and serve resident meals according to physician-prescribed diets and resident preferences, ensuring safety and compliance in a long-term care setting.

You will verify tray accuracy, follow texture-modified diets, maintain temperatures, assist with meal prep, deliver trays, and uphold HACCP and infection control standards while delivering compassionate, resident-centered service.