Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide – Part-Time

Cedar Ridge Inn- Farmington, NM

Join the outstanding team at Cedar Ridge Inn, where our core values—Caring, Truthful, Excellence, Outcome Oriented, and Willingness to Learn—shape every interaction and decision we make. At Cedar Ridge, ensuring that every resident feels genuinely cared for is our highest priority.

Position:

Dietary Aide

Location:

Cedar Ridge Inn

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Summary:

As a Dietary Aide at Cedar Ridge, you play a vital role in providing our residents with nutritious, well-balanced meals tailored to their health needs and preferences. You’ll support the kitchen team in food preparation, service, sanitation, and inventory, all while ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming dining experience that promotes our residents’ overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Service:

• Prepare and serve meals according to specified dietary requirements and portion sizes
• Follow recipes and maintain a clean, sanitary cooking environment
• Assemble meal trays accurately and accommodate resident substitutions as needed
• Serve snacks and beverages between meals as directed
• Assist with special diets, food allergies, and therapeutic meal plans
  
  
  

Sanitation & Maintenance:

• Sanitize kitchen equipment, dining areas, and utensils regularly
• Clean serving areas, mop floors, and dispose of trash according to safety standards
• Maintain a safe, organized kitchen and food storage environment
  
  
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with dietary and nursing staff to address residents’ dietary concerns
• Review menus and ensure trays match diet orders
• Help train new nutrition services staff and students
• Monitor and restock supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels
  
  
  

Must-Have Qualities:

• Compassionate & Patient: Deliver service with empathy and kindness
• Attention to Detail: Follow recipes and dietary guidelines precisely
• Team Player: Collaborate with coworkers across departments to meet resident needs
• Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of safe food handling and sanitation practices
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in food service or healthcare dietary support preferred but not required—we will train the right candidate!
  
  
  

Cedar Ridge Inn is proud to be a workplace that values growth, learning, and compassion. Join us and bring purpose to your work—one meal, one resident, and one meaningful moment at a time.