Dietary Aide Lead - NE
About The Position
Seabury at Pomperaug Woods is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and service-minded Lead Diet Aide to join our Health Center Dining Team. This role involves building meaningful relationships with residents, mentoring team members, and contributing to a dining experience that enhances quality of life. The Lead Diet Aide will assist residents with menu selections that meet their preferences and dietary needs, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, participate in weekly Care Plan meetings, and help train new staff. These responsibilities build upon the standard Diet Aide duties, including meal service support, therapeutic diet preparation, dining room setup, food transport, stocking, and maintaining department standards.
Requirements
- Friendly, compassionate, and resident-focused
- A natural leader who enjoys mentoring others
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Passionate about hospitality and service excellence
- Comfortable working as part of a collaborative healthcare team
- Experienced in food service
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare or senior living experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with meal selections and menu choices
- Get to know residents and their dining preferences
- Help ensure dietary needs and preferences are communicated appropriately
- Enhance the overall dining experience through exceptional customer service
- Serve as a lead resource for the Diet Aide team
- Train and mentor newly hired staff
- Support department standards, service excellence, and teamwork
- Help create a positive and welcoming work environment
- Attend weekly interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings
- Share observations related to resident dining experiences, preferences, and concerns
- Collaborate with Nursing, Dietary, and other departments to support resident-centered care
- Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads
- Assist with meal service in the Health Center
- Set up and break down dining areas
- Stock supplies and maintain organized service areas
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are consistently met
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee appreciation and recognition programs
- Growth and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
