Compassionate Dietary Aide: Meals, Safety & Care

New Madrid Living center; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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

NEW MADRID LIVING CENTER in New Madrid, Missouri is seeking a dietary aide to join our team. The role focuses on preparing meals and assisting with dining operations to support residents’ nutrition and well-being.

Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and keeping kitchen areas organized while adhering to state regulations. The position emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and reliable attendance to ensure smooth daily operations.

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 the facility, including state-specified rules and regulations.
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning.

Skills

Patience & compassion

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Job description

NEW MADRID LIVING CENTER in New Madrid, Missouri is seeking a dietary aide to join our team. The role focuses on preparing meals and assisting with dining operations to support residents’ nutrition and well-being.

Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and keeping kitchen areas organized while adhering to state regulations. The position emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and reliable attendance to ensure smooth daily operations.