Dietary Aide

Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tapcheck

Training & Career Development

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Storybrook Care and Rehabilitation in Fort Collins is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to support residents with nutritious meals in a warm, welcoming dining environment. You will assist cooks, prepare nourishments, serve trays, and maintain sanitation in a busy skilled nursing setting.

We offer competitive pay, health insurance, PTO, earned wage access via Tapcheck, and ongoing training. If you value respect and excellence in care, apply today to join a supportive team dedicated to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and beverages; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation guidelines.
• Pre-preparation tasks: wash, peel and cut vegetables/fruits; slice meat; portion for menu items.
• Cleans dishware and kitchen areas; follows cleaning schedule.
• Set up before meal service and break down after service.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team as a Dietary Aide – Make a Daily Difference!

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dependable Dietary Aide who is eager to make a positive impact in the lives of our residents. If you have a passion for serving others and take pride in providing nutritious meals in a caring environment, we’d love to speak with you!

As a Dietary Aide in our skilled nursing, therapy, and memory care center, you’ll play a vital role in supporting residents’ health and well-being through meal preparation, service, and sanitation. Your work helps create a warm, welcoming dining experience that contributes to each resident’s quality of life.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values respect, dignity, and excellence in care—

Why Join Storybrook Care and Rehabilitation?

At Storybrook Care and Rehabilitation, we believe our team is the foundation of exceptional care. We are proud to foster a workplace culture built on compassion, respect, and professional growth. Whether you're providing direct care or supporting our operations, your contributions are deeply valued and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salaries that recognize your skills and dedication
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support your health and well-being
• Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can recharge and take care of what matters most
• Tapcheck – Access your earned wages before payday
• Ongoing Training & Career Development to help you grow professionally
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment where your voice matters

Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply—for our residents, for each other, and for the future of skilled nursing care.

Pay Rate: $14.00 – $18.00 depending on experience

JOB SUMMARY: The Dietary Aide is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center. Maintains an attractive and sanitary dining room, meal service and delivery.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; Takes trash to dumpster as assigned; Washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; Puts clean dishes and silverware away; Assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of food items and tray lines; Works on meal tray serving line. Sets-up before start of meal service. Breaks down area and cleans-up at end of serving line.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• One year’s work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred

Affirmative Action Statement

Storybrook Care and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.