What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Sapphire at Fernhill?
On-Call
Day Shift
JOB SUMMARY:
The Dietary Aide supports the dietary team in providing nutritious, appealing meals and excellent dining service to residents in a skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. This role is essential in creating a positive dining experience while ensuring meals are served safely, accurately, and in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with meal service, including tray assembly, delivery, and pickup.
- Ensure all meals are served according to diet cards, tray tickets, and dietary restrictions.
- Provide friendly, respectful service to residents during meal times.
- Assist residents as needed with opening containers, positioning trays, and general dining support.
- Set up and clean dining rooms before and after meals.
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment following proper sanitation procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces.
- Stock supplies, beverages, and condiments as needed.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
- Communicate resident concerns, preferences, or changes in appetite to nursing or dietary staff.
- Assist with special events, snacks, and between-meal nourishment programs.
- Support food prep tasks such as portioning, plating, and simple meal assembly.
- Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of food items.
- Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
- Participate in dietary meetings or trainings as assigned.
- Help maintain accurate records (e.g., meal counts, sanitation logs).
- Support emergency meal service during power outages or unexpected situations.
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in food service or healthcare preferred, but not required.
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:
- PTO
- 401(K)
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Birthday/Holiday Pay
- Wellness Fund
- Uniform Fund
- Longevity Bonuses
- Quarterly Vacation Drawing
- Tuition Reimbursement
HOW TO APPLY:
At Sapphire Health Services we are dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment for both our residents and our team members. If you are a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!
Address: 5737 NE 37th Ave., Portland, OR 97211
Our Mission: To Promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. We strive to treat them all with the greatest consideration and respect.
Salary : $21 - $26