Day-Shift Food Service Aide — Senior Care Kitchen

Avera Health; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

5% employer matching retirement

Career development program

Job summary

Avera Oahe Manor is hiring for a Regular position involving light food preparation, plating, stocking, catering support, and kitchen cleaning. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient meals and dining services.

The role requires basic food service experience and compliance with safety standards. The team emphasizes compassion and delivering care, with opportunities for growth, training, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Six months related experience and/or training.
• Resident Dining Feeding Assistant Program - Avera completed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for assigned area.
• Meet standards established by Leader for food preparation, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.
• Make recommendations to Leader for all menus.
• Complete daily assigned cleaning in accordance with approved standards.
• Stocks refrigerator, storerooms, work areas with labeling and dating procedures, food temperature record keeping.
• May operate dish machine, garbage disposal, steam tables, coffee makers, toasters, food processor, espresso machine, and coffee grinder. Induction ranges.
• Serves meals/beverages with attention to temperature maintenance.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Resident Dining Feeding Assistant Program - Avera

Six months related experience and/or training

Tools

Dish machine

Garbage disposal

Steam tables

Coffee makers

Toasters

Food processor

Espresso machine

Coffee grinder

Induction ranges

Job description

Avera Oahe Manor is hiring for a Regular position involving light food preparation, plating, stocking, catering support, and kitchen cleaning. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient meals and dining services.

The role requires basic food service experience and compliance with safety standards. The team emphasizes compassion and delivering care, with opportunities for growth, training, and a supportive work environment.