Caring Dining Aide: Resident Meals & Service

Cameron Nursing Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Nursing Center in Independence, MO is seeking a dedicated kitchen aide to support meals for residents. You will assist with ordering, storage, and food preparation under supervision, and help cooks with daily tasks to ensure smooth service.

Responsibilities include portioning nourishments, desserts, and beverages, following production guidelines, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to meal schedules. Prior experience is preferred, but a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of work in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre‑preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre‑preparation as needed including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; cleans equipment and work area after each use; washes floors.
• Washes dishes and silverware; assists with cleaning of kitchen as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Other duties may change or be assigned at any time.

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cameron Nursing Center in Independence, MO is seeking a dedicated kitchen aide to support meals for residents. You will assist with ordering, storage, and food preparation under supervision, and help cooks with daily tasks to ensure smooth service.

Responsibilities include portioning nourishments, desserts, and beverages, following production guidelines, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to meal schedules. Prior experience is preferred, but a high school diploma or equivalent is required.