Dietary Assistant

Dietary Assistant

The Dietary Assistant is responsible for supporting the preparation, service, and delivery of nutritious meals while creating a positive dining experience for our residents. This position works closely with the Dietary Services team to ensure meals are served safely, efficiently, and in accordance with each resident's dietary needs and preferences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare and serve meals according to physician orders, dietary restrictions, and resident preferences.
• Assist with meal tray assembly, portion control, food preparation, and meal service.
• Deliver meals and beverages while providing courteous, resident-centered customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining rooms, dishes, utensils, and food preparation equipment.
• Follow all food safety, infection prevention, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with stocking food, supplies, and inventory.
• Report equipment concerns, supply shortages, or resident dining concerns to the Dietary Services Director.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and other departments to meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Support special meals, holiday events, and resident activities involving food service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Why join Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center?

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment.
• Meaningful work where you can positively impact the lives of residents every day.

Required qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Dependable, compassionate, and committed to providing exceptional resident care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, pushing, and pulling.

Preferred experience includes:

• Previous experience in dietary services, food service, hospitality, restaurant, or healthcare settings.
• Experience working in long-term care, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing is preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and food service best practices.
• Experience providing excellent customer service in a team-oriented environment.
• Passion for serving older adults and contributing to a positive resident experience.