Dietary Aide

Cura Health; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 4%"},

Job summary

Cura Health is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to support our dietary department and provide residents with nutritious dining experiences. You will assist with meal preparation, tray delivery, and maintaining sanitary dining and kitchen areas, while following individual diet orders and ensuring friendly, respectful service.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a dedication to resident care. This role supports a collaborative environment and offers opportunities to grow within our

Qualifications

• Clear communication with residents and colleagues.
• Ability to follow resident diet orders and menus.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in dining areas.
• Reliable attendance and teamwork with the dietary staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks to residents.
• Set up and deliver meal trays according to diet orders and preferences.
• Ensure residents receive correct meals, beverages, and portions.
• Maintain dining room setup and cleanup before and after meals.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food and supplies.
• Communicate dietary concerns or preferences to staff.
• Provide friendly and respectful service to residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Dependable & punctual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Cura Health, we are looking for a compassionate and dependable Dietary Aide to join our team. As a Dietary Aide, you will play an important role in providing residents with enjoyable and nutritious dining experiences while supporting the daily operations of our dietary department.

In this role, you will assist with meal preparation and service, set up and deliver resident meal trays, follow individual diet orders and preferences, maintain clean and sanitary dining and kitchen areas, and provide friendly and respectful service to our residents.

If you are dependable, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in helping others, Cura Health is a great place to grow your career. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, quality, and exceptional resident care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks to residents.
• Set up and deliver meal trays according to resident diet orders and preferences.
• Ensure residents receive the correct meals, beverages, and portion sizes.
• Assist with dining room setup and cleanup before and after meals.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, and food service areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food and supplies.
• Communicate resident dietary concerns or meal preferences to appropriate staff.
• Provide friendly, respectful, and timely service to residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous food service, dietary, or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow resident diet orders, menus, and food service instructions.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work scheduled shifts.
• Ability to provide friendly and respectful service to residents.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or carry food trays, supplies, and equipment.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Must complete required background checks, health screenings, orientation, and facility training.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 4% match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Training & Development