Compassionate Dietary Kitchen Assistant

Absaroka Senior Living; Cody (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Training and career development

Job summary

Absaroka Senior Living Center in Cody, WY is hiring a Dietary Assistant / Kitchen Staff to support meal preparation, service, and dining room operations for residents. You will work closely with the Dietary Director and kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared safely, served on time, and in a friendly, respectful manner.

This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy helping others, maintaining a clean environment, and contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dietary services, food service, restaurants, senior living, healthcare, or kitchen operations preferred but not required
• Willingness and ability to learn food preparation, sanitation, and resident dining procedures
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• Dependable attendance and ability to report to scheduled shifts on time
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Positive, respectful, and service-oriented attitude
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, and coworkers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment
• Commitment to providing residents with a positive and respectful dining experience

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks and dietary staff with food preparation and meal service
• Prepare basic food items, beverages, snacks, and meal components as assigned
• Set up resident dining areas and meal service stations before scheduled meals
• Serve meals to residents in a friendly, professional, and respectful manner
• Follow resident meal instructions, dietary restrictions, food preferences, and assigned diet information as directed
• Prepare and deliver resident meal trays as assigned
• Assist with collecting dishes, trays, and dining supplies following meals
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, equipment, and food preparation areas
• Clean and sanitize dining rooms, kitchen surfaces, equipment, floors, and assigned work areas
• Properly store food and supplies according to established procedures
• Assist with receiving, stocking, rotating, and organizing food and dietary supplies
• Follow appropriate food handling, temperature monitoring, sanitation, and infection prevention practices
• Follow proper procedures for preventing cross-contamination and foodborne illness
• Dispose of trash and food waste appropriately and maintain clean waste areas
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and dining environment
• Communicate resident food preferences, concerns, or changes in eating patterns to the appropriate team member
• Provide courteous and respectful service to residents, families, visitors, and coworkers
• Assist with special meals, celebrations, activities, and resident events as needed
• Follow all facility policies and applicable food safety and sanitation requirements
• Perform additional dietary and kitchen responsibilities as assigned

Job description

Absaroka Senior Living Center in Cody, WY is hiring a Dietary Assistant / Kitchen Staff to support meal preparation, service, and dining room operations for residents. You will work closely with the Dietary Director and kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared safely, served on time, and in a friendly, respectful manner.

This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy helping others, maintaining a clean environment, and contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.