Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Lake Worth, TX

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About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role contributes to providing nutritious meals and supporting positive resident and customer experiences as part of a supportive team. The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, serves meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and keeps kitchen equipment and dining areas clean and sanitary. The position requires following food safety and sanitation guidelines and interacting positively with residents, staff, and guests. The role also includes other duties as assigned. Candidates must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies, have current ServSafe or Food Handler certification when required by state or county law, and reside within the service area. Physical requirements include lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds, and standing, sitting, bending, and walking for extended periods. The work involves routine, repetitive tasks and exposure to food and cleaning products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent 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.
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 or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area is required.

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 all other duties as assigned.