Dietary Aide

Description Full-time and Part-Time Dietary Aide

Madison, SD

Description Dietary Aide Join a Team That Has Been Caring for Seniors with Heart Since 1962 Do you enjoy assisting in meal service for others? Do you have a passion for ensuring food is prepared, served, and delivered with attention to detail, safety, and compassion? If so, we are looking for a Dietary Aide to help our residents feel nourished, comfortable, and cared for.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Assist with meal preparation, plating, and service according to menus and dietary guidelines.
• Serve meals and beverages to residents in the dining room or designated areas.
• Ensure proper portion sizes and correct diet textures are followed.
• Help maintain clean, welcoming dining areas.
• Accurately record food and fluid intake per facility policy.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ condition during mealtime to the Charge Nurse.
• Deliver meal trays as needed and collect trays following meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and food service areas.
• Help train or mentor new dietary assistants (if experienced).
• Additional job duties as required.

Requirements Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.
• Exposure to hot surfaces and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods.

Work Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable).
• Adhere to safe food handling and storage guidelines.
• Must follow infection prevention, sanitation, and safety protocols.
• Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous dietary or long-term care experience is helpful but not required.

Here’s What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

• Comfortable working with the geriatric population.
• Patient and attentive to residents’ needs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Eager to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters.

Here’s What We Offer:

• Competitive starting wage (higher based on experience).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at affordable rates.
• Holiday Pay.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Meals.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

For more than 60 years, Bethel Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of exceptional care to our community’s older adults. Behind every great meal is a team that cares! If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our residents’ health, comfort, and daily experience, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and become part of a community with a legacy of exceptional care!