Dietary Aide

Salary Confidential Position range in North East $21k - $28k Per Year Dietary Aide

CARADAY HEALTHCARE

Occupation:

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Location:

Mount Vernon, TX - 75457

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

05/01/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/04/2026

Expires:

05/31/2026 Job #: 17009177 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . Description

JOB TITLE

DIETARY

AIDE JOB CODE

100

DEPARTMENT:

NURSING FLSA STATUS

NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO

DIETARY

MANAGER JOB SUMMARY

The Dietary Aide assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals. Utilizes protective gear in all appropriate functions. Places prepared food on plates/trays in accordance with tray tickets in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Food Services Manager or Cook, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. Prepares and delivers food and trays, wash dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Dietary Aide must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others. Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks. Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving. Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance. Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods. General knowledge and understanding of nutrition. Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards. Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required. Written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures. Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public. Must be able to work around food and cleaning products. Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required A high school diploma or equivalent is required Required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course within 60 days.

Preferred:

Specialized training in foodservice is desirable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 30 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.

WORK SCHEDULE

As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clinical