Dietary Aide

Aspire Senior Living; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living in Missouri is seeking a dependable, friendly Dietary Aide to join our Dietary team. You will assist with meal preparation, meal service, dining room setup, sanitation, and kitchen cleanup to create a positive dining experience for our residents.

Work closely with Dietary Cooks and other staff, follow menus and dietary Instructions, communicate resident preferences, and help maintain a clean, welcoming dining environment while upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of food handling and sanitation.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary instructions.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, portioning, and serving of meals.
• Set up dining rooms, greet residents, and support dining service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining areas and kitchen spaces.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure proper storage and rotation of foods.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to meet resident dietary needs.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide

At Aspire Senior Living, our mission is to transform lives through Accountability, Service, Purpose, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence. With an unwavering commitment to our residents and an employee-focused approach, we create a brighter future for our communities and empower our team to deliver exceptional care and support.

Position Overview

Aspire Senior Living is seeking a dependable, friendly, and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our Dietary team.

The Dietary Aide plays an important role in creating a positive dining experience for our residents by assisting with meal preparation, meal service, dining room setup, sanitation, and kitchen cleanup.

This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, interacting with seniors, and helping provide nutritious meals in a welcoming environment.

What You'll Do

Meal Preparation & Service

• Assist with basic food preparation, including portioning, assembling, and preparing menu items as directed.

• Prepare cold foods, salads, desserts, beverages, and other items according to established menus and instructions.

• Assist with meal assembly and portion control to ensure meals are accurate and appealing.

• Serve meals and beverages to residents in dining areas or resident rooms as directed.

• Follow resident meal tickets, menus, and dietary instructions carefully.

• Help ensure meals are served accurately and in a timely manner.

Dining Room & Resident Experience

• Set up dining rooms and serving areas before meals.

• Prepare tables, utensils, beverages, condiments, and other dining supplies.

• Greet and interact with residents in a friendly, respectful, and compassionate manner.

• Assist residents during meal service as appropriate and within the scope of the position.

• Respond to resident requests and communicate dietary preferences or concerns to the appropriate team member.

• Help create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming dining environment.

• Clear tables and collect trays following meal service.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Follow established food-handling, sanitation, infection prevention, and safety procedures.

• Practice proper hand hygiene and use appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

• Monitor and document food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures as assigned.

• Assist with washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, cookware, and food-service equipment.

• Clean and sanitize dining areas, work surfaces, equipment, and kitchen areas.

• Follow proper procedures for food storage, labeling, dating, and rotation.

• Help maintain compliance with applicable food safety and regulatory requirements.

Stocking & Organization

• Assist with receiving, stocking, and organizing food and dietary supplies.

• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) practices when rotating food products.

• Maintain clean and organized refrigerators, freezers, pantries, and storage areas.

• Monitor supplies and notify the Dietary Manager or Supervisor when items need to be replenished.

• Report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, or food-safety issues promptly.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with Dietary Cooks, Dietary leadership, Nursing, and other community team members.

• Follow menus, recipes, dietary instructions, and supervisor direction.

• Communicate resident requests, dietary concerns, or changes to the appropriate team member.

• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

• Support a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred or required based on applicable facility/state requirements.

• Previous food service, restaurant, dietary, healthcare, senior living, or long-term care experience preferred, but not required where applicable.

• Basic knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety is preferred.

• Ability to follow menus, meal tickets, recipes, written instructions, and verbal directions.

• Strong attention to detail, particularly when following resident dietary requirements.

• Friendly and compassionate approach when interacting with older adults.

• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced food-service environment.

• Willingness to learn and follow food safety and infection prevention procedures.

• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed based on resident meal schedules.

Bring More to the Table

At Aspire Senior Living, dining is more than serving a meal. It's an important part of our residents' day and an opportunity to provide great service, meaningful interaction, and a welcoming experience.

As a Dietary Aide, you'll help make sure our residents receive meals in a clean, safe, friendly, and caring environment.

If you're dependable, hardworking, team-oriented, and enjoy helping others, we'd love to meet you!

Accountability, Service, Purpose, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.