Dietary Aide

Haviland-Care-Center; Haviland (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

401(k)

PTO

Life insurance

CEU reimbursement

Daily pay options

Job summary

Haviland Care Center in Haviland, Kansas is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to join our caring team. You will help prepare and serve meals to residents, following dietary guidelines and menu orders, delivering high-quality service with a warm, respectful demeanor.

We value teamwork, mutual respect, and a strong work ethic. This role offers meal-time sanitization, tray delivery, and opportunities to grow within a health care company that supports continuing education and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and follow written and oral instructions.
• No experience required; willingness to learn.
• Solid communication, attention to detail, and multitasking.
• Ability to read, write and speak English to interact with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents according to dietary guidelines.
• Set up trays, deliver meals, and accommodate special requests.
• Maintain food quality, proper temperature, and portion control.
• Deliver and retrieve trays; wash dishes and clean areas.
• Uphold safety, sanitation, and company policies while interacting with residents.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Job description

SAY NO TO BORING FAST-FOOD JOBS AND YES TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE MUTUAL RESPECT, TEAM SPIRIT AND HARD WORK ARE REWARED.

Haviland Care Center in Haviland, Kansas is looking to hire a part-time Dietary Aide to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring team? If so, please read on!

We also provide comprehensive benefits, including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short- and long-term disability
• a flexible spending account (FSA)
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off (PTO)
• life insurance
• continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement
• daily pay options for full-time positions

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIETARY AIDE

As a Dietary Aide, you play a vital role in our community. Without you, we would not be able to provide quality service in delivering meals to our residents! You assist in preparing and serving meals to our residents, starting with carefully setting up trays and serving regular meals, preparing snack items and food requests for special events. You deliver a high level of customer service by distributing food in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual resident meals according to specified diet orders and an approved menu.

With a close eye for detail, you ensure the quality and temperature of food items. You also deliver and retrieve trays by the end of meal dining time and wash dishes.

You take great care to enhance safety and sanitary conditions which may include, but not limited to, picking up food and trash, cleaning tables, chairs, and other food service equipment and utensils. You live up to the trust of those in your care by complying with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations, maintaining knowledge of and following all company policies and procedures. Your warm and friendly demeanor makes it easy for you to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and your colleagues. You take pride in the difference you make in the lives of our residents and that makes you perfect for this dietary position!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIETARY AIDE

• Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic, understand measurements and follow written and oral instructions.
• No experience required. A willingness to learn is needed.
• Solid communication skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate resident needs.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.

Experience in a geriatric nursing facility is preferred but not required. Are you trustworthy and respectful of others? Is being dependable, professional, and a team player at the heart of all you do? Do you enjoy serving and caring for seniors? Can you easily establish a good rapport with others and communicate effectively? If yes, you might just be perfect for this dietary position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This part-time dietary position works scheduled days, and evenings with rotating weekends.