Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

More Than a Job — Serving Care, One Meal at a Time

At The Gardens, our Dietary Aides do more than serve meals—they help create a welcoming and safe dining experience that supports our residents’ health, comfort, and overall well-being. This role provides hands-on support during mealtimes while assisting with dining room setup, cleanup, and maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary environment. If you’re compassionate, patient, and enjoy connecting with older adults, this position allows you to make a meaningful difference every day.

What You'll Do

• Assist residents during meals, providing support with dining as needed
• Serve beverages, food items, and condiments courteously and promptly
• Set up and maintain dining areas, including tables, linens, silverware, dishes, and supplies
• Clean and sanitize dining spaces, tables, chairs, equipment, and service areas
• Scrape, load, and wash dishes as needed; remove and dispose of trash and recyclables properly
• Follow all dietary, food handling, sanitation, and safety guidelines
• Support special events, celebrations, and holiday meals
• Observe residents and report any concerns or changes to the culinary or care team
• Uphold all facility policies, infection control procedures, and resident rights

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Excellent customer service skills with a courteous, respectful, and helpful demeanor
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with older adults
• No prior experience required; training provided
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, and emergencies
• Physical ability to perform duties, including standing, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the workday

Why Team Members Choose The Gardens

• Get paid weekly and enjoy less stress between paychecks
• Competitive pay
• Annual wage increases
• Flexible scheduling
• Career Growth
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Supportive leadership, training and teamwork

Make a Meaningful Impact — Apply Today

Join a team dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable dining experience for our residents. As a Dining Assistant at The Gardens, your work ensures residents feel cared for, respected, and at home every day.