Compassionate Dietary Aide — Resident Meals & Service

Midwest Health; Kansas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in the kitchen area before, during, and after meals. You will help maintain cleanliness, assist in serving meals, and support food preparation while following safety and infection control policies.

Responsibilities include supporting dishwashing, food storage, and daily cleaning tasks, as well as reporting hazards and ensuring resident dignity and confidentiality. Prioritizes teamwork and reliable attendance at the worksite in Kansas.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Charge Nurse on Duty.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Assist in serving meals and pouring beverages.
• Prepare and serve in-between meal nourishment snacks.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, food storage, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Ensure utensils and other cooking equipment are readily available for next meal.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assist cook in preparing meals when needed.
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Job description

Midwest Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in the kitchen area before, during, and after meals. You will help maintain cleanliness, assist in serving meals, and support food preparation while following safety and infection control policies.

Responsibilities include supporting dishwashing, food storage, and daily cleaning tasks, as well as reporting hazards and ensuring resident dignity and confidentiality. Prioritizes teamwork and reliable attendance at the worksite in Kansas.