Dietary Aide (Part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

EDEN EAST Is a portfolio of skilled nursing. As an industry-leading provider of post-acute care, Eden East has been dedicated to changing the way healthcare is delivered. We are passionate about elevating and enhancing our employees as they are the core of the care and love we aim for, cultivating a family-like environment to ensure our residents are treated like family.

Our Edenbrook South facility is seeking an amazing Dietary Aide! In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring our residents receive nutritious, well-prepared meals served with care and attention. You’ll assist in various kitchen and dining room tasks, maintaining high standards of food service, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction.

Position: Dietary Aide (Part-time)

• Shifting schedule: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM | 4 PM - 8 PM
• Monday-Friday and every other weekend
• $14.25/hour
• Experience in nursing homes/hospitals or restaurants is PREFERRED.

Essential Functions:

• Food Presentation: Serve meals in an appealing, appetizing manner while considering residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Timely Meal Delivery: Follow schedules to ensure meals and snacks are delivered promptly to residents.
• Food Preparation: Pre-portion and prepare food as directed to match menu plans and diet orders.
• Food Temperature Maintenance: Ensure proper food temperatures during preparation and service, recording temperatures per protocol.
• Accurate Meal Service: Serve meals and snacks based on specific diet orders and individual preferences.
• Portion Control: Use proper utensils to maintain accurate and consistent serving sizes.
• Dishwashing & Sanitization: Clean dishes, utensils, and equipment using manual or automatic methods. Record water temperature and sanitizer levels, reporting any issues promptly.
• Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area; properly store all kitchen items.
• Team Support: Willingly assist with various tasks in the dietary department to ensure smooth operations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Relevant experience preferred
• Understanding of safe food preparation and handling practices
• Basic reading and writing skills appropriate to the role
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Patience and a positive, polite demeanor
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately

If you’re passionate about serving others, enjoy working in a team, and take pride in your work—we’d love to meet you!