Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

Location:

Cleveland, Tennessee.

Pay Range: $13.40 to $19.28 per hour, based on years of experience.

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

The primary function of a Dietary Aide is to assist in the preparation of food in quantities according to the menu, recipe and number of persons to be served, including setting up the dining room as instructed and preparing items such as salads and beverages. The aide also takes resident orders and serves meals to residents in a timely manner, cleans resident eating areas, work areas, equipment and utensils according to proper procedures, and maintains a clean and safe environment throughout the kitchen and dining facilities.

Assist in food preparation and portioning according to the menu and recipes.

Set up dining rooms and prepare meals, salads, and beverages as required.

Take resident orders and serve meals promptly, ensuring all dietary restrictions are met.

Clean and maintain resident eating areas, kitchen work surfaces, equipment, utensils, and carts.

Wash cooking equipment, pans, dishes, and utensils; sweep and mop floors; remove garbage; and store food in designated areas.

Work cooperatively with residents, resident representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers.

• Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
• State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100% employer paid pension contribution; full‑time employees fully vested after 5 years of service.
• State of Tennessee medical, dental and health plans
• State Health Wellness Program
• Paid time off (vacation)
• Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
• Double pay for selected holidays worked
• Flexible spending accounts for child‑care and medical expenses
• Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
• Free meal and drinks

High School diploma or equivalent preferred and previous experience in a long‑term care or hospital setting is preferred.

TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.