Dietary Aide

About the Role

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Services Aide to support meal preparation, service, and sanitation in our skilled nursing community. This role helps ensure residents, families, visitors, and staff receive accurate, 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. This role supports resident satisfaction and safety through teamwork, attention to detail, and a service-focused mindset.

This role may also be known as Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide.

What You'll Do

• 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, 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

Qualifications

• 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

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
• Lift or carry up to 25 lbs.; push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend as needed

Safety Requirements

• Follow all 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
• Utilize required PPE such as gloves, hairnets, and beard guards when handling food
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
• Participate in company drug testing procedures

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional kitchen environment, utilizing stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, coolers, and other food service equipment. The environment is indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation.

Benefits

• Recognition and appreciation with meaningful shout outs and recognition
• Family atmosphere in a close-knit community where everyone feels at home
• Paid Time Off with a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax
• Daily access to wages for flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it
• Complimentary meals while you work
• Tuition assistance to support your educational pursuits
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• Competitive pay with annual wage increases based on performance
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions

Pay

$15

Schedule

Days, Full-Time