Dietary Aide
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At Heritage Springs Memory Care, we believe senior living should feel like home; warm, engaging, and full of life. Our community is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care in a supportive and uplifting environment where residents thrive and team members feel valued.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Dietary Service Aide is responsible for supporting daily dining services operations within the community by assisting with meal service, food preparation, sanitation, dishwashing, and dining room organization. This role helps ensure residents receive meals in a timely, safe, and courteous manner while maintaining cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.
The Dietary Service Aide supports the overall dining experience by promoting a clean, welcoming, and resident-centered environment. All duties are performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing personal care homes, including food safety, infection control, and sanitation requirements.
Essential Functions/ Duties:
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to:
Meal Service & Resident Support
- Assist with meal setup, tray preparation, plating, and beverage service
- Serve meals and snacks to residents in a courteous and respectful manner
- Assist residents during meal service as appropriate while promoting dignity and choice
- Ensure dining rooms are prepared before and cleaned after meals
- Refill beverages, condiments, utensils, and supplies as needed
Food Preparation Assistance
- Assist cooks with basic food preparation tasks as directed
- Prepare simple food items and portion ingredients according to instructions
- Assist with stocking and organizing food and kitchen supplies
Dishwashing & Sanitation
- Wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment using approved sanitation procedures
- Clean and sanitize dining areas, kitchen surfaces, carts, and food preparation areas
- Remove trash and maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining spaces
- Follow proper infection control, food handling, and sanitation procedures at all times
Kitchen Organization & Safety
- Maintain organized storage areas and assist with proper food rotation and labeling
- Follow established safety procedures and immediately report hazards or equipment concerns
- Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as directed
Resident Experience
- Promote a positive dining experience through friendly, respectful, and professional interactions
- Respond appropriately to resident requests and communicate concerns to leadership as needed
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time or full-time, based on community needs
- Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required