Now Hiring Dietary Aides: Full-Time & Part-Time
We are hiring compassionate, dependable Dietary Aides to support meal service and nutrition needs for our residents. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, providing excellent service, and helping create a safe, welcoming dining experience.
Available Shifts
- Full-Time, 1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required
- Part-Time, 1st Shift: Six shifts per week scheduled between 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM, with every other weekend required
Benefits
Eligible team members may receive:
- Up to 6% employer match on our 403(b) retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for full-time team members
- Generous paid time off for full-time team members
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- On-site $5 team member meal benefit
- On-site fitness center, consignment shop, and pharmacy
- Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit
Dietary Aide Responsibilities
- Assist with meal preparation, tray assembly, and meal service according to menu and resident diet requirements
- Place food on trays and plates in correct portions and an attractive manner
- Set up dining rooms and resident trays accurately and neatly
- Work the steam table in assigned neighborhood kitchens
- Deliver meals, snacks, supplements, ice water, and nourishments at the correct time
- Assist residents with meals and feeding as needed
- Monitor and document meal intake, calorie counts, and intake/output as assigned
- Follow resident care plans and accommodate approved last-minute diet changes or resident requests
- Maintain proper food temperatures, record temperatures, and follow food-safety procedures
- Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, cookware, utensils, equipment, storage areas, and nourishment refrigerators
- Maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for residents and coworkers
- Follow all safety, infection-control, dietary, and facility policies
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, families, nursing staff, and coworkers
- Support new team member orientation and work effectively as part of a team
- Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional appearance
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous experience in a healthcare, long-term care, senior living, or geriatric setting preferred
- Basic knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets preferred
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to use sound judgment and initiative when serving food, responding to resident needs, and completing assigned duties
- Ability to safely perform kitchen, cleaning, meal-service, and resident-assistance duties
Why Join Our Team?
You will play an important role in residents' daily well-being by helping ensure they receive safe, nutritious, and enjoyable meals. If you are reliable, caring, team-oriented, and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Southminster is open year-round, which will require availability to work evenings, some weekends, and holidays. Make a difference where it matters. Apply today and become a part of a team that truly cares.
We are a drug-free workplace. EEO & E-verify employer
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to meet time schedules.
- Ability to deal with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work effectively with residents, co-workers, and family members.
- Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during the event of a fire, if necessary.