Full Time Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide *DIETARY AIDE* Alliance at Baldwinville is a not-for-profit, 94 bed skilled nursing home located in Baldwinville, MA! We are currently looking for a full time Dietary Aide to join our kitchen. The Dietary Aide assists with the preparation, service, and clean-up of meals while ensuring residents receive meals in accordance with their dietary needs and preferences. This position supports a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and dining environment and provides courteous service to residents, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities Prepare dining areas, meal trays, beverages, and food items for meal service. Serve meals to residents according to established menus, diet orders, portion sizes, and dietary restrictions. Accurately assemble resident trays and ensure proper identification before service. Assist with meal delivery and collection of trays. Prepare simple food items, snacks, beverages, and supplements as directed. Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, trays, and kitchen equipment. Clean and sanitize work areas, dining areas, equipment, and food preparation surfaces. Properly store food and supplies in accordance with food safety and sanitation requirements. Follow infection control, food handling, and sanitation policies and procedures. Maintain appropriate food temperatures and report concerns to the Dietary Manager or Cook. Stock supplies and notify management when items are running low. Provide friendly and respectful service while supporting residents' preferences, dignity, and independence. Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned Skills Previous food service, healthcare, or long-term care experience preferred but not required. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to understand and follow resident diet orders and food safety procedures. Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. Must be dependable and able to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays as required. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements. Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds as required. Ability to safely operate standard dietary and kitchen equipment. Job Types Full-time, Day shift Mon- Fri Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching (after 1 year) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Company Paid Life insurance. Paid time off Paid holidays Referral program Generous Tuition reimbursement #J-18808-Ljbffr