Dietary Aide

Bethel Lutheran Home Madison SD; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holiday pay

PTO

Employee meals

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Bethel Lutheran Home Madison SD is seeking a Diet ary Aide to assist with meal service, ensuring meals are prepared, plated, and served according to menus and dietary guidelines. You will help provide nourishing, compassionate care to residents in a supportive dining environment.

The role includes assisting with portion control, maintaining clean dining areas, recording intake, and reporting changes to the Charge Nurse. Full-time and part-time positions are available in Madison, SD.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or long-term care is helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow menus and dietary guidelines accurately.
• Attention to detail in portion sizes and textures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, plating, and service according to menus and dietary guidelines.
• Serve meals and beverages to residents in the dining room or designated areas.
• Ensure proper portion sizes and correct diet textures are followed.
• Help maintain clean, welcoming dining areas.
• Accurately record food and fluid intake per facility policy.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ condition during mealtime to the Charge Nurse.
• Deliver meal trays as needed and collect trays following meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and food service areas.
• Help train or mentor new dietary assistants (if experienced).
• Additional job duties as required.

Skills

Food service

Meal plating

Dietary guidelines

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Dietary Aide Join a Team That Has Been Caring for Seniors with Heart Since 1962

Do you enjoy assisting in meal service for others? Do you have a passion for ensuring food is prepared, served, and delivered with attention to detail, safety, and compassion? If so, we are looking for a Dietary Aide to help our residents feel nourished, comfortable, and cared for.

Work Hours & Location

Full-time and Part-Time Dietary Aide

Madison, SD

What You’ll Do

• Assist with meal preparation, plating, and service according to menus and dietary guidelines.
• Serve meals and beverages to residents in the dining room or designated areas.
• Ensure proper portion sizes and correct diet textures are followed.
• Help maintain clean, welcoming dining areas.
• Accurately record food and fluid intake per facility policy.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ condition during mealtime to the Charge Nurse.
• Deliver meal trays as needed and collect trays following meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and food service areas.
• Help train or mentor new dietary assistants (if experienced).
• Additional job duties as required.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.
• Exposure to hot surfaces and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods.

Work Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable).
• Adhere to safe food handling and storage guidelines.
• Must follow infection prevention, sanitation, and safety protocols.
• Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous dietary or long-term care experience is helpful but not required.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Comfortable working with the geriatric population.
• Patient and attentive to residents’ needs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Eager to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting wage (higher based on experience).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at affordable rates.
• Holiday Pay.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Meals.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

For more than 60 years, Bethel Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of exceptional care to our community’s older adults. Behind every great meal is a team that cares! If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our residents’ health, comfort, and daily experience, we’d love to meet you!