Dietary Aide
About The Position
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable, team-oriented Dietary Services Aide to support meal preparation, 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 assists with food preparation, meal service, and kitchen sanitation while following dietary guidelines, health regulations, and Americare’s standards of care. The role supports resident satisfaction and safety through teamwork, attention to detail, and a service-focused mindset. It may also be known as Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide.
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.
- Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls.
- Use protective hand equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, or hot surfaces.
- Utilize required PPE such as gloves, hairnets, and beard guards when handling food.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation for residents, visitors, and staff, including special events and activities.
- Attend and serve food during in-service or staff meetings as requested.
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment while 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 protective equipment.
- Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
- Participate in company drug testing procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
- Paid time off and holidays, with a competitive PTO plan.
- Daily access to wages through an optional Daily Pay benefit; withdrawals of up to $200 are available for a $5 fee, with access to roughly 50% of earned income.
- Complimentary meals while working.
- Tuition assistance.
- Health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- PTO cash-out option.
- Recognition and appreciation.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
