Dietary Aide

Pioneer Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing•Marceline, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable, team-oriented Dietary Services Aide to support meal preparation, meal service, and kitchen sanitation in a skilled nursing community. The role helps ensure residents, families, visitors, and staff receive accurate and timely meal service while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment. The aide supports resident satisfaction and safety by working as part of the dietary team, following dietary guidelines and health regulations, and providing service-focused hospitality. The role may also be known as Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide. It is a part-time position offering 10–15 hours, with available day shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The workplace is a professional indoor kitchen with adequate lighting and ventilation. Americare describes its communities as close-knit, supportive workplaces guided by its RISING values: Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, Inspire, Nurture, and Growth. The company highlights teamwork, flexible scheduling, training, career growth, recognition, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on seniors’ lives.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers.
Ability to follow supervisor instructions safely and efficiently.
Commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality and professionalism.
Adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently.
Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend as needed.
Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to help prevent slips and falls.
Use required PPE, such as gloves, hairnets, and beard guards, when handling food.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation for residents, visitors, and staff, including for special events and activities.
Attend and serve food during in-service or staff meetings as requested.
Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitary conditions.
Set and clear tables before and after meals.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining area.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices.
Adhere to Americare’s Mission, Vision, Hometown Hospitality™, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values.
Support the dietary team with additional duties as assigned.
Follow safety policies, including using carts to move items and appropriate protective equipment when handling food, knives, sharp objects, or hot surfaces.
Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
Participate in company drug testing procedures.