Dietary Aide

Volare Health, LLC•Lake Providence, LA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Cypress at Lake Providence, part of the Volare Health family, is seeking a dependable and compassionate Dietary Aide. This role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining a clean and welcoming dining environment, and directly contributing to the comfort, care, and well-being of residents. The Dietary Aide ensures residents receive safe, appealing, and properly prepared meals.

Requirements

Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe certification, as required by state regulations.
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Positive and respectful attitude toward residents, families, and coworkers.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Successful completion of a drug screening, criminal background check, and reference check.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas.
Ensure plate warmers and hot base units are properly heated.
Verify that steam tables are heated to the appropriate temperature.
Ensure each meal tray contains the correct food items and accurate serving portions.
Use appropriate serving utensils and maintain required food temperatures.
Record and review food temperatures before tray-line service.
Ensure trays are attractively arranged and properly garnished.
Check that silverware, cups, dishes, and other items are clean and ready for service.
Make sure plate covers are clean and dry.
Monitor and record food preparation shortages or excesses after tray-line service and communicate concerns to the supervisor.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.