Dietary Aide

**Position Summary:** The Culinary Team Member supports the preparation, serving, and delivery of meals while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen. This role contributes to quality nutrition services, resident satisfaction, and cleaning of dining rooms and work areas. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist in preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes. - Support meal service and tray delivery to residents. - Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils. - Store food and supplies properly, rotating stock to minimize waste. - Follow infection control and food safety policies. - Assist in maintaining compliance with survey and regulatory requirements. **Skills & Competencies** - Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation. - Customer Service - Organizational and teamwork skills. - Communication abilities to support staff and residents. **Required:** - High school diploma or equivalent preferred. **Preferred:** - Food service or kitchen experience in healthcare setting. **Physical & Work Requirements** - Standing/walking for most of shift; frequent bending and lifting (5--40 lbs). - Ability to push food carts and work in hot kitchen environment. **Personal Attributes:** - Dependability - Positive attitude - Respect for residents - Attention to detail