Job Description

Dietary Aide

RYZE West is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team. The Dietary Aide plays an important role in supporting our residents by assisting with meal preparation, food service, sanitation, and maintaining a clean and safe dining environment.

If you take pride in providing excellent service and enjoy working in a team-oriented healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and serve meals according to planned menus, standardized recipes, and residents' special diet orders.

• Prepare and serve nutritional bedtime snacks and appropriate substitute foods for residents who refuse meals or specific menu items.

• Ensure food, equipment, and supplies are properly prepared, stored, maintained, and handled in accordance with applicable sanitary and safety regulations.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment while following infection control and food safety procedures.

• Perform dishwashing and kitchen cleaning duties as assigned.

• Prepare and deliver snacks and refreshments to residents as instructed.

• Deliver food carts and meal trays and assist with serving food and beverages in the dining room.

• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen, dish room, and other assigned areas.

• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and dietary department standards.

• Work cooperatively with dietary and nursing staff to help ensure residents' nutritional and dining needs are met.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor or Director of Dietary Services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred/required.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Previous food service, dietary, healthcare, or long-term care experience is preferred but not required.

• Must demonstrate a professional, respectful, and compassionate approach when interacting with residents.

• Must maintain the proper care and use of supplies, equipment, and work areas.

• Must possess patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm when working with residents.

• Must be willing to learn and incorporate new methods, procedures, and best practices related to food service and resident care.

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
On-Demand Pay Option
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement Program

If you are a motivated and caring individual who takes pride in providing excellent service and supporting the well-being of our residents, we invite you to apply for the Dietary Aide position at RYZE West.