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Dietary Aide - Presidential Oaks Healthcare
#17506
Concord, New Hampshire, United States
Job Description
Dietary Aid – Serve Compassion with Every Plate! Friendly Environment | Make a Meaningful Impact!
Are you someone who enjoys connecting with people and bringing a smile to their day? Join our healthcare food service team as a Dietary Aid and play a vital role in delivering nutritious meals with care, dignity, and kindness.
What You’ll Do:
Serve meals to patients in a timely, courteous, and professional manner
Ensure meals are accurate and meet individual dietary needs
Assist with tray setup and cleanup in patient rooms or dining areas
Communicate meal preferences and concerns to kitchen staff
Support sanitation and cleanliness standards in all food service areas
Why You’ll Love This Job:
Feel-good work that supports healing and comfort
Paid training and consistent hours
Be part of a close-knit, caring team
Interact directly with patients and healthcare staff in a positive way
A warm, patient-centered attitude and strong communication skills
Basic knowledge of food service or willingness to learn
Dependability and attention to detail
A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Comfort working in a hospital or healthcare facility setting
Why Join Us?
Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
Paid time off
About Us:
At Whitsons we know that food is more than just fuel—it’s comfort, care, and connection. Our servers are the friendly faces patients see every day, helping make their healing journey a little brighter. Join us and help serve more than meals—serve moments that matter.
Pay Rate: $17/hour
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education
M ust complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required .
Experience
Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience prefer red; school nutrition or institutional food service experience also preferred.
Certifications
ServSafe certification preferred but not required .
Other Qualifications
Ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Always presents a positive and professional image; ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Core Competencies
Food Safety & Compliance: Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintains accurate logs and documentation and complies with all Whitsons policies at all times.
Execution & Reliability: Completes assigned food preparation, service, guest service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time; follows portion and production standards to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service every shift.
Attention to Detail: Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, order accuracy, station setup, and recordkeeping; ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout the service day.
Guest & Customer Focus: Welcomes and serves guests in a friendly and professional manner, offering informed menu recommendations, including guidance on allergies and dietary restrictions; takes pride in the quality and presentation of every meal and maintains a welcoming, clean dining area.
Teamwork: Works cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, kitchen staff, and fellow food service and dining room workers; contributes to a positive, productive environment and supports the team’s daily service goals.
Communication: Relays orders and guest requests to the kitchen clearly and accurately; communicates dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests to the appropriate team members to ensure guest safety and satisfaction.
Professionalism: Arrives on time, follows assigned schedules and break rotations, maintains proper dress and hygiene standards, and consistently presents a positive image on behalf of Whitsons .
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER DETAILS
Expected Hours of Work
The food service worker position is either a part-time or full-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are aligned with the facility’s food service schedule. Occasional extended hours may be required in support of special events or operational needs.
Travel Requirements
This position is primarily site-based. Occasional travel to other locations may be required for substitute coverage or support.
Physical Demands of the Job
The Team Member is required to stand on their feet for the majority of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. Movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers is regularly required . Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This position operates primarily in a kitchen and food service production environment. Standing is required for the majority of the workday. The noise level is moderate to loud during meal service periods.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.
Salary Target
$17/hour
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Worksite address
concord, NH, 03306, US
Who can apply
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