Dietary Aide

Lake Providence Nursing & Rehab; Lake Providence (LA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

FSA

HSA

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cypress at Lake Providence in Lake Providence, LA is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to join our team. You will help prepare and serve meals, keeping a clean and welcoming dining area for residents and contributing to their comfort and well-being.

Shifts are 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, with 4 days on, 2 days off. Weekend and holiday availability is required. Join a supportive team under Volare Health’s skilled nursing and rehab network.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Positive and respectful attitude toward residents, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve meals while ensuring safe, appealing, and properly prepared food.
• Assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining clean kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure plate warmers and steam tables are heated to correct temps.
• Review food temperatures before tray-line service and ensure accurate portions.
• Maintain cleanliness of utensils, dishes, and service areas.
• Monitor and record food prep shortages or excesses; communicate concerns to supervisor.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & Writing (English)

Positive attitude

Reliable

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Lake Providence, Louisiana, United States

Job Description

Dietary Aide

Location: Lake Providence, LA

Pay: $10.00/HR

Schedule: Full-time (Split)

4 days on/2 days off

Shift Times: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM |11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Weekend and holiday availability is required

Cypress at Lake Providence is proud to be apart of the Volare Health family of skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers.

We’re looking for a dependable and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our team! In this role, you’ll help prepare and serve meals while creating a clean, welcoming dining experience for our residents. Your work directly contributes to the comfort, care, and well-being of the people we serve.

What You’ll Do

As a Dietary Aide, you will help ensure residents receive safe, appealing, and properly prepared meals.

Assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas.

Ensure plate warmers and hot base units are properly heated.

Verify that steam tables are heated to the appropriate temperature.

Ensure each meal tray contains the correct food items and accurate serving portions.

Use appropriate serving utensils and maintain required food temperatures.

Record and review food temperatures before tray-line service.

Ensure trays are attractively arranged and properly garnished.

Check that silverware, cups, dishes, and other items are clean and ready for service.

Make sure plate covers are clean and dry.

Monitor and record food preparation shortages or excesses after tray-line service and communicate concerns to the supervisor.

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.

What We’re Looking For

Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe certification, as required by state regulations.

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Positive and respectful attitude toward residents, families, and coworkers.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Successful completion of a drug screening, criminal background check, and reference check.

We value our employees and offer benefits designed to support you both at work and at home.

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status.

Join Our Team!

At Cypress at Lake Providence, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while building your own career. If you’re dependable, caring, and ready to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!