Dietary Aide

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Apex, NC, USA
In-Office
20-20 Hourly
Entry level
Food • Professional Services • Hospitality
The Role
Serves meals to patients and residents according to dietary needs, assists with basic food preparation and plating, maintains kitchen and dining-area sanitation, clears trays and tables, follows food safety and PPE procedures, operates kitchen equipment safely, and applies proper lifting practices. The role requires compassionate customer service in healthcare or senior living settings, basic math, time management, and knowledge of nutrition and sanitation standards.
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Location:

The Peak Rehabilitation Hospital

Pay Rate:

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 20.00 USD Hourly

Work Shift:

Job Description

Responsibilities

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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Skills Required

  • Knowledge of food production, preparation, and serving techniques
  • Familiarity with food safety standards, including JCAHO guidelines and sanitation practices
  • Strong time management skills
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work compassionately with geriatric patients or residents
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and follow workplace safety protocols
  • Basic math skills for portioning and inventory management
  • Ability to lift heavy objects safely using proper lifting techniques
  • Knowledge of nutrition principles relevant to senior care settings
  • Prior assisted living or dietary aide experience
  • Food industry or culinary background
  • Experience working in nursing homes, hospitals, or similar healthcare environments
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The Company
17,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

HHS is a private, family-owned company that provides outsourced facilities management and support services. They specialize in housekeeping, custodial, and food and dining services, serving a diverse range of clients across the healthcare, aviation, education, government, hospitality, and senior living sectors throughout the United States.

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