Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Yazoo City, MS

About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences. The Dietary Aide contributes to providing nutritious meals as part of a supportive and dedicated team. The position includes assisting with food preparation, serving residents according to their dietary needs and portion sizes, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas. Employees must follow food safety and sanitation guidelines, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively with residents, staff, guests, building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership. The role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods. It also involves continuously performing routine, repetitive tasks and working around food and cleaning products. Residency within the service area is required. A current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law. HCSG states that it complies with applicable COVID-19 vaccination policies and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment is preferred but not required.
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification, as required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads.
Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.