Dietary Services Aide

Who We Are

Leading senior living and healthcare provider serving multiple states
40+ years of experience in assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing
Values-driven culture built on RISING: Respect Integrity Servant Heart Inspire Nurture Growth
Nationally recognized workplace and care provider

Why Join Americare

• Deliver high-quality resident-centered clinical care
• Work with supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
• Opportunity to grow into leadership or specialty clinical roles
• Focus on quality outcomes, compliance, and patient safety
• Be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Daily pay access
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Free meals during shifts
• Recognition programs and career advancement pathways

Your Role as the Dietary Service Aide

The Dietary Service Aide assists the dietary team with meal preparation, service, and sanitation while following dietary guidelines, health regulations, and Americare’s standards of care. This role plays an important part in resident satisfaction, safety, and daily quality of life.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with accurate preparation and service of meals to residents, visitors, and staff
• Support person-centered dining by creating a welcoming, home-like environment
• Work collaboratively with other dietary team members
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas
• Follow food safety, infection control, and dietary guidelines
• Assist with special meals, nourishments, and activities as needed
• Adhere to Americare’s Mission, Vision, Hometown Hospitality™, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers
• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and resident-centered care
• 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 safety policies, including use of carts for transporting items
• Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls
• Use required PPE when handling food or equipment
• 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 and dining environment, utilizing stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, coolers, and other food service equipment. The environment is indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation.

About the Role

Skilled Nursing Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Service Aide to assist with the preparation and service of meals for residents, family members, visitors, and staff in our skilled nursing community. This role supports a home-like, person-centered dining experience while helping maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe dietary environment.