Dietary Aide Full-time

Shelby Oaks Post Acute is a senior care facility in Memphis, Tennessee, that offers services including skilled nursing, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. With a capacity of 77 residents, the facility provides both private and semi-private rooms, focusing on creating a comfortable and supportive environment. Amenities include tailored dietary plans, laundry services, and salon access. The facility emphasizes personalized care plans to cater to the unique needs of each resident.

Why Join us?

At Shelby Oaks Post Acute , we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our residents in a supportive and enriching environment. Our facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care, serving residents with dignity and respect.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team of dedicated professionals. Whether you are an experienced caregiver or looking to start a meaningful career in healthcare, Shelby Oaks offers a collaborative and rewarding workplace where your contributions make a difference every day.

Position Overview:

The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. As a Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the opposition if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Assist in preparing palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.

Assist in preparing food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.

Serve supplements, snacks, nourishments and beverages consistent with orders.

Honor food preferences at meals and snacks within diet order specifications.

Serve meal trays with appropriate utensils, and special equipment when ordered.

Assist in preparing special event food as ordered.

Perform timely daily or scheduled cleaning and mopping duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash the area.

Wash, clean and store utensils and dishes as directed.

Perform consistent, compliant waste management.

Obtain food supplies for the next meal.

Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures in a timely fashion. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.

Prepare, label and deliver nourishments, etc., as instructed.

Store food upon delivery, ensuring acceptable conditions.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.

A minimum of 6 months of experience in skilled nursing is preferred.

Paid sick leave

PTO

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.