Dietary Aide

@ HHS

Dietary Aide

Apex, NC
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

HHS supports healthcare and senior living with vital services. We seek a compassionate Dietary Aide to assist with meal service, food prep, and sanitation, creating a positive experience for residents.

Requirements

  • Food preparation skills
  • Sanitation knowledge
  • Time management
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to lift safely

Qualifications

  • Prior dietary aide experience preferred
  • Knowledge of food safety standards
  • Experience in healthcare settings
  • Basic math skills

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Job description:

Company Overview
At HHS, our dedicated teams perform vital support services that ensure healthcare and senior living environments are safe, clean, and efficiently managed every day. As a trusted partner in essential operations, we are committed to fostering a supportive workplace where employees can grow and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Dietary Aide/Server to join our team. In this role, you will assist in meal service, food preparation, and maintaining sanitation standards within a healthcare or senior living setting. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a positive dining experience for residents and patients while ensuring compliance with safety and dietary requirements.

Shift: 6am-2:30pm and 11am-7pm

Duties

  • Serve meals to residents or patients in accordance with their dietary needs and preferences
  • Assist with food preparation, including basic cooking, portioning, and plating of meals
  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas through proper sanitation and cleaning procedures
  • Support the dietary department by bussing tables, clearing trays, and ensuring a tidy environment
  • Adhere to food safety protocols, including proper handling of food and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal service and preparation
  • Follow established procedures for manual handling and safe lifting practices to prevent injury

Skills

  • Prior assisted living or dietary aide experience preferred; food industry or culinary background is a plus
  • Knowledge of food production, preparation, and serving techniques
  • Familiarity with food safety standards such as JCAHO guidelines and sanitation practices
  • Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work compassionately with geriatric patients or residents
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and adhere to workplace safety protocols
  • Basic math skills for portioning and inventory management
  • Experience working in nursing homes, hospitals, or similar healthcare environments is highly desirable
  • Ability to lift heavy objects safely while following proper lifting techniques
  • Knowledge of nutrition principles relevant to senior care settings

Join us in making a difference through nourishing our residents’ well-being! We value energetic team players who are committed to providing exceptional service while maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment dedicated to health, safety, and quality care.

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