Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Springfield, MO

20d

About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences. The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, serves meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and maintains clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas while following food safety guidelines. The position also involves interacting positively with residents, staff, and guests and performing other duties as assigned. Applicants should be able to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership. A high school diploma or equivalent and prior food service or kitchen experience are preferred but not required. A current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by State or County law, and residency within the service area is required. The role requires compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies and the ability to perform repetitive tasks, work around food and cleaning products, and meet the stated physical demands.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Maintain a positive attitude and effectively communicate with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds; stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification where required by State or County law.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in a food service or kitchen environment preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads.
Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
Perform all other duties as assigned.