Compassionate Dietary Aide | Health Benefits & Growth

Brookhaven Nursing; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

BROOKHAVEN NURSING & REHAB in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a dietary aide to join our team. You will assist with meal preparation, serving meals, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a resident-focused setting.

The role requires compassionate patient care, effective communication with residents and staff, and attention to details in following dietary guidelines and recipes. This position supports dining area setup and general kitchen tasks daily.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion when working with residents and family members.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and team members.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions for meal orders, nutritional needs and recipes to ensure residents and patients receive appropriate food.
• Physical stamina to assist in food preparation and serving meals, and cleaning up after meals.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures.
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items.
• Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations.
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Job description

BROOKHAVEN NURSING & REHAB in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a dietary aide to join our team. You will assist with meal preparation, serving meals, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a resident-focused setting.

The role requires compassionate patient care, effective communication with residents and staff, and attention to details in following dietary guidelines and recipes. This position supports dining area setup and general kitchen tasks daily.