The Dietary Aide assists in preparing, serving, and delivering meals to residents, ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines, safety standards, and resident preferences. This role supports the dietary team in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized food service environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in meal preparation and serving according to approved menus and dietary specifications.
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Deliver meals to residents in a timely and courteous manner.
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Ensure proper portion sizes and accommodate special diets, allergies, or texture modifications.
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Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining areas, kitchen, and equipment.
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Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment according to safety and sanitation standards.
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Assist with inventory management, stocking supplies, and reporting shortages.
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Follow all safety, infection control, and facility protocols.
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Provide friendly, respectful interaction with residents during meals and snack service.
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
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Previous experience in dietary services, food service, or healthcare preferred.
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Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices.
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Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
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Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25–50 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in dietary services, food service, or healthcare
- Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25-50 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
What We Do
Northwest Nursing Center is a five-star skilled nursing and long-term care provider serving Oklahoma City. Its mission is to help patients attain or maintain their highest level of function and ability in a clean, comfortable, and caring environment, offering skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and rehabilitation services.
