Diet Aide & Server — 401k, Tuition, Growth, Gym

The Orchards Health Center; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Commuter Reimbursement

Onsite Gym

Job summary

The Orchards Health Center is seeking a Server/Nutrition Services Diet Aide to provide restaurant-style service and exemplary care in community dining rooms. This role emphasizes empathy for residents and quality customer interactions.

We offer both full-time and part-time schedules with evening and weekend shifts, plus a competitive wage and benefits. Training is provided to support growth in this essential service area.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work with and have empathy for the elderly.
• Excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Be reliable, organized and a team player.
• Food Handler card (can be obtained after hire).
• Six months of experience as a diet aide preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre- and post-meal checklists for nursing trayline and dining services.
• Prepare meal trays for skilled nursing trayline and understand therapeutic diets menus.
• Take resident orders graciously and courteously.
• Clear dishes from tables before, during, and after meals.
• Assist with preparing portions of nourishments, salads, and desserts.
• Set up and break down dining tables in health center areas.
• Transport hot/cold foods and non-food items between kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary stations and equipment.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Customer service

Reliability & teamwork

English instructions

Dietary knowledge

Recipe interpretation

Meal tray setup

Education

Food Handler Card

Job description

The Orchards Health Center is seeking a Server/Nutrition Services Diet Aide to provide restaurant-style service and exemplary care in community dining rooms. This role emphasizes empathy for residents and quality customer interactions.

We offer both full-time and part-time schedules with evening and weekend shifts, plus a competitive wage and benefits. Training is provided to support growth in this essential service area.