Dietary Aide

Health Systems; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

NIXA NURSING & REHAB in Nixa, Missouri is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation and service for residents. The role involves preparing meals, serving food, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

The position requires good communication with residents and staff, attention to detail, and physical stamina for food prep and cleanup. Benefits include health, life and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion when working with residents and family members.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and team members.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions for meal orders, nutritional needs and recipes to ensure residents and patients receive appropriate food.
• Physical stamina to assist in food preparation and serving meals, and cleaning up after meals.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures.
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items.
• Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations.
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning.

Skills

Patience and compassion

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Job description

NIXA NURSING & REHAB, located in Nixa, Missouri is currently seeking a dietary aide to join our team.

Dietary Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures


• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times


• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items


• Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations


• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning

Dietary Aide Qualifications and Skills:

• Patience and compassion when working with residents and family members


• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and team members


• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to follow instructions for meal orders, nutritional needs and recipes to ensure residents and patients receive appropriate food


• Physical stamina to assist in food preparation and serving meals, and cleaning up after meals

Dietary Aide Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability


• Vacation and Paid Sick Time


• 401K


• Tuition Reimbursement