Dietary Aide

Description:

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At Heritage Springs Memory Care, we believe senior living should feel like home; warm, engaging, and full of life. Our community is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care in a supportive and uplifting environment where residents thrive and team members feel valued.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Dietary Service Aide is responsible for supporting daily dining services operations within the community by assisting with meal service, food preparation, sanitation, dishwashing, and dining room organization. This role helps ensure residents receive meals in a timely, safe, and courteous manner while maintaining cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.

The Dietary Service Aide supports the overall dining experience by promoting a clean, welcoming, and resident-centered environment. All duties are performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing personal care homes, including food safety, infection control, and sanitation requirements.

Essential Functions/ Duties:

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to:

Meal Service & Resident Support

• Assist with meal setup, tray preparation, plating, and beverage service
• Serve meals and snacks to residents in a courteous and respectful manner
• Assist residents during meal service as appropriate while promoting dignity and choice
• Ensure dining rooms are prepared before and cleaned after meals
• Refill beverages, condiments, utensils, and supplies as needed

Food Preparation Assistance

• Assist cooks with basic food preparation tasks as directed
• Prepare simple food items and portion ingredients according to instructions
• Assist with stocking and organizing food and kitchen supplies

Dishwashing & Sanitation

• Wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment using approved sanitation procedures
• Clean and sanitize dining areas, kitchen surfaces, carts, and food preparation areas
• Remove trash and maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining spaces
• Follow proper infection control, food handling, and sanitation procedures at all times

Kitchen Organization & Safety

• Maintain organized storage areas and assist with proper food rotation and labeling
• Follow established safety procedures and immediately report hazards or equipment concerns
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as directed

Resident Experience

• Promote a positive dining experience through friendly, respectful, and professional interactions
• Respond appropriately to resident requests and communicate concerns to leadership as needed

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time or full-time, based on community needs
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Requirements:

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Basic understanding of sanitation and food safety practices
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism and patience when interacting with residents

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. (Required)
• Prior food service, dietary, restaurant, or healthcare experience (Preferred)
• Food safety training or certification (Preferred)

Work Authorization/ Clearances:

• Criminal History Clearances
• FBI fingerprint clearance (if required)
• Pre-employment drug screening (if applicable)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Physical Requirements and Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift)
• Frequent use of hands for serving, cleaning, dishwashing, and food preparation activities
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and kneel frequently throughout the shift
• Ability to safely operate dishwashing and kitchen equipment
• Ability to work in warm, humid, wet, and refrigerated environments
• Ability to move quickly and safely within kitchen and dining areas during meal service