Job Details

About the Role

We are looking for a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Aide to support our kitchen and dining services in a warm, resident-centered assisted living community. This role is essential in helping us provide safe, nutritious, and enjoyable meals for our residents while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

If you enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in keeping things organized and clean, and want to make a meaningful difference each day, we would love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with meal service
• Clear and strip returned trays and operate the dishwasher
• Monitor and record dishwasher water temperature and chlorine levels
• Prepare snacks and nourishments for residents
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, including:
  
  • Washing dishes and cleaning work surfaces
  • Sweeping and mopping floors
  • Cleaning refrigerators
  • Taking out trash and garbage
• Safely store groceries and supplies
• Assist cooks and dietary supervisors as needed
• Leave the kitchen clean, sanitary, and well-organized at the end of each shift
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training
• Work cooperatively with team members across all departments

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to learn food service routines quickly
• Ability to read and follow recipes and technical procedures
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others
• Basic math skills (fractions, measurements, ratios)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must obtain and maintain a Food Handler's Certificate

• Frequent standing and walking
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, or climbing
• Ability to see clearly (near and far), hear, and communicate effectively

• Indoor kitchen and dining environment
• Noise level is generally low to moderate
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals

• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful work serving seniors
• Training provided
• Opportunity to grow within the organization