Dietary Aide

St. Clair Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing•Saint Clair, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable, team-oriented Dietary Services Aide to support meal preparation, meal service, and 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 Dietary Services Aide follows dietary guidelines, health regulations, and Americare standards of care, contributing to resident satisfaction and safety through teamwork, attention to detail, and a service-focused approach. This role may also be known as Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide. The position is at St. Clair Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Community in St. Clair, Missouri. Day shifts are full-time; evening shifts are part-time. Shifts may include 12-hour schedules, and flexible scheduling is offered. The position pays $15.50. The work takes place indoors in a professional kitchen with adequate lighting and ventilation, using food-service equipment. Team members follow safety, food sanitation, infection-control, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements. Americare describes its communities as supportive, close-knit environments guided by its RISING values: Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, Inspire, Nurture, and Growth.

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 lbs. and push or pull up to 50 lbs.
Ability to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend as needed.
Follow safety policies, including use of carts for moving items.
Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls.
Use protective hand equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, or hot surfaces.
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 when moving items and wearing appropriate footwear and protective equipment.
Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
Participate in company drug-testing procedures.