Dietary Staff
About The Position
River Oaks of Minnesota is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide to provide exceptional care for our residents. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community by supporting individuals with physical and mental health challenges. At River Oaks of Minnesota, the focus is on empowering individuals to achieve the highest quality of life through a person-centered care approach, providing housing services, comprehensive home care, and mental health support to foster independence and stability. The company aims to create a fun, engaging, and rewarding environment for both residents and staff, investing in employee training, career development, and personal growth. As a Dietary Aide, you will be at the forefront of enhancing residents’ daily living experience by overseeing high-quality dining services, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and maintaining safe, compliant food service operations. The position promises a sense of fulfillment from making a positive impact on vulnerable people in the community.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and portions safe, nutritious meals and snacks for residents in an assisted living environment under the direction of the Dietary Manager or Cook.
- Assists in assembling meal trays according to standardized recipes and therapeutic diet guidelines to meet individual resident dietary needs.
- Supports daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, tray setup, meal delivery, and timely service to residents.
- Maintains compliance with food safety standards, proper sanitation practices, and assisted living regulations.
- Ensures accurate portion control, proper labeling, and safe food storage procedures.
- Assists with dishwashing, cleaning kitchen equipment, and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Supports inventory management, proper stock rotation (FIFO), and communicates supply needs to the supervisor.
- Engages respectfully with residents during meal service, accommodating preferences within established dietary guidelines.
- Collaborates effectively with dietary, nursing, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure residents’ nutritional needs are met.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% employer match up to 5% of income
- Health savings account (HSA)
- One free meal per shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
