Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

EverVella of Swansea is committed to providing high-quality, resident-centered care in a safe, clean, and supportive environment. We value teamwork, respect, and accountability, and we recognize that quality nutrition and sanitation are essential to resident health, comfort, and dignity.

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

• Employee appreciation and recognition programs

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• Paid Vacations (based on eligibility)

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement programs

• Company-Paid Life Insurance at no cost to you

• Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) options

• Training and development opportunities

The Dietary Aide is responsible for supporting meal service and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, dish room, and dining areas. This role ensures residents receive safe, properly prepared meals served on clean and sanitized dishware.

• Prepare and serve meals according to physician-ordered diets and facility menus

• Follow menus and ensure proper substitutions are documented

• Honor resident special requests within prescribed diet orders

• Assist cooks with meal preparation and service

• Ensure food is prepared and served in a safe, sanitary manner

• Cover, label, and date all leftovers properly

• Follow cleaning schedules as directed by the Food Service Manager

• Notify supervisor of menu changes, supply needs, or equipment issues

• Attend required in-service training sessions

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be of legal working age

• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

• Ability to work respectfully with residents, families, and staff

• Ability to work overtime when needed

• Food handler certification required within 30 days of hire

• Food Protection Manager training preferred or willingness to obtain

• At least 1 year of dietary or institutional experience preferred

• Knowledge of long-term care regulations preferred

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

• Ability to carry up to 25 lbs

• Ability to push or pull up to 50 lbs

• Frequent standing, bending, stooping, and reaching

• Exposure to wet, hot, or cold kitchen environments

• Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and sanitation tasks

• Ability to work in fast-paced or high-demand situations