Dietary Aide - Casual - Pine Meadow Nursing Home

Job Description

At Pine Meadow Nursing Home, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary team, you will assist with plating and serving of meals, and will be responsible for cleaning serving areas, as well as equipment. While following established policies, procedures and standards. If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!

What you’ll be doing

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences. Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintain foods at proper serving temperature.
• Assists Cooks to clean and prepare such uncooked food as salads, vegetables, and fruits. Follow basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts, and garnishes.
• Clears plates and trays, loads, and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots, pans, and cooking utensils as per procedure.
• Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers.
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Assemble nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What you’ll bring

• Current Food Handler`s Certificate.
• Previous dietary experience preferred in LTC (Long Term Care) Home 0-1 year(s).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read and write English as well as to understand simple verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting.
• Successful candidates must be available for workdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Compassion, professionalism, and respect.

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.
• Robust benefits package.

Pine Meadow Nursing Home is a 64-bed rural community home and a provider of care and services for seniors. We are committed to delivering care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. Our qualified and highly trained workforce are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services. When you choose to build your career with Pine Meadow, you are joining a team dedicated to making a difference.

Compensation Details

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We are committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.