Dietary Aide

Riverside-Commons; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside-Commons in Dearborn, MI is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our senior living community. No prior experience needed; we train the right person to assist residents, prepare dining areas, and support the kitchen team.

You will help serve meals, follow dietary restrictions, keep areas clean, and work alongside cooks to ensure meals feel like home for residents. A positive attitude and dependable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and respect for older adults.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Organizational skills in a busy environment.
• Food-service or senior-living experience is helpful but not required; willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining rooms and meal trays before each meal.
• Serve meals and beverages to residents with a friendly attitude.
• Follow resident-specific diets, textures, allergies, and portion requirements.
• Collect dishes and clean tables after service.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Keep dining and kitchen areas clean and sanitary.
• Stock food, beverages, and supplies.
• Follow food-safety and infection-control procedures.
• Communicate resident requests to the appropriate team.
• Work with cooks and dietary team to keep service running smoothly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Dependable

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organized

Food service familiarity

Job description

Dietary Aide - Senior Living Community

Help us serve more than meals - help us serve comfort, connection, and a little happiness each day.

We are looking for a friendly, dependable Dietary Aide to join our senior living community! You don't need years of experience to be successful in this role. If you enjoy helping others, work well as part of a team, and take pride in keeping things clean and organized, we would love to meet you.

As a Dietary Aide, you'll help prepare dining areas, serve meals, assist residents, and support the kitchen team. Your kindness and attention to detail will help make every meal feel a little more like home.

What You'll Do

• Set up dining rooms and meal trays before each meal

• Serve meals and beverages to residents with a friendly, helpful attitude

• Follow resident-specific diets, food textures, allergies, and portion requirements

• Collect dishes and clean tables following meal service

• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment

• Keep dining and kitchen areas clean, organized, and sanitary

• Stock food, beverages, and supplies

• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures

• Communicate resident requests or concerns to the appropriate team member

• Work alongside cooks and other dietary team members to keep meal service running smoothly

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude and genuine respect for older adults

• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic

• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team

• Good communication and customer-service skills

• Ability to stay organized in a busy environment

• Previous food-service or senior-living experience is helpful, but not required - we are happy to train the right person!

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

• Supportive, team-oriented environment

• Consistent scheduling

• Competitive pay

• Training and opportunities for growth

• Employee benefits for eligible team members

• The opportunity to build relationships with residents and brighten their day

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.