Compassionate Dining Aide for Resident Care

Muleshoe-Area-Hospital-District; Muleshoe (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Muleshoe-Area-Hospital-District is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with daily meal preparation, delivery, and cleanup for residents in a nursing home setting. The role requires cooperative teamwork, attention to sanitation, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

You will support meal service, assist with stocking groceries, and maintain clean dining and kitchen areas. Responsibilities include preparing beverages, arranging table settings, and reporting incidents or hazards to supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Baseline knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and handling.
• Demonstrates ability to pass a negative background check and drug screen.
• Demonstrates a normal physical exam and reference review.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work alternating shift assignments.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes therapeutic verbal and non-verbal communication with residents.
• Demonstrates empathy and caring while completing tasks.
• Reports all incidents to supervisor.
• Reports hazardous conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Set resident tables for meals with napkins, utensils, and condiments.
• Prepare liquids for meals (ice water, tea, coffee) for individual glasses.
• Deliver two preferred drinks to each resident at each meal.
• Place bibs on residents as needed.
• Assist with meal tray preparation and stocking groceries.
• Collect and wash all utensils, dishes, glasses, pots, and pans after meals.
• Sanitize water pitchers daily and keep refrigerators/freezers clean.
• Dispose of garbage and maintain clean dining areas and food carts.
• Sweep and mop kitchen areas; monthly cleaning of refrigerators and freezers.

Skills

English

Teamwork

Repetitive tasks

Kitchen equipment

Background check

Stamina

Shifts flexibility

Job description

Muleshoe-Area-Hospital-District is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with daily meal preparation, delivery, and cleanup for residents in a nursing home setting. The role requires cooperative teamwork, attention to sanitation, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

You will support meal service, assist with stocking groceries, and maintain clean dining and kitchen areas. Responsibilities include preparing beverages, arranging table settings, and reporting incidents or hazards to supervision.