Senior Living Dietary Aide
About The Position
Absaroka Senior Living Center is seeking a dependable, friendly, and service-oriented Dietary Aide to join our dining services team. As a Dietary Aide, you will assist with meal service, dining room preparation, basic food preparation, dishwashing, sanitation, and kitchen support. You will work alongside cooks and other dietary team members to provide residents with an enjoyable, safe, and welcoming dining experience. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in food service, hospitality, senior living, or healthcare. Previous experience is welcomed but not required.
Requirements
- Previous dietary, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, or food service experience preferred but not required
- Willingness to learn—we are happy to train the right candidate
- Dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance
- Positive and resident-focused attitude
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dining and kitchen environment
- Commitment to treating residents with dignity, patience, kindness, and respect
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive food-service tasks
- Ability to lift and carry food, dishes, supplies, and kitchen materials as required
- Ability to safely work around kitchen equipment, hot surfaces, food products, and cleaning supplies
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing and setting up the dining room before meals
- Serve meals, beverages, snacks, and other food items to residents
- Assist with basic food preparation and portioning as directed by the cook or Dietary Manager
- Prepare and deliver resident meal trays as assigned
- Follow resident diet instructions, food preferences, and meal service requirements
- Provide friendly, respectful, and attentive service to residents during meals
- Clear tables and collect dishes and meal trays following service
- Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, trays, and kitchen equipment
- Clean and sanitize tables, counters, food preparation areas, dining areas, and assigned kitchen spaces
- Sweep, mop, and maintain clean floors throughout dietary and dining areas
- Assist with stocking, organizing, and rotating food and dietary supplies
- Follow proper food handling, sanitation, infection prevention, and food safety procedures
- Assist with maintaining appropriate food temperatures and safe food storage practices
- Properly dispose of food waste and trash
- Communicate resident food preferences or dining concerns to the appropriate team member
- Assist with special meals, resident celebrations, activities, and community events as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment
- Perform additional dietary duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Care Cash Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Training and opportunities for professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
