Dietary Aide

Valir Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid day off for birthday

401K company match on day one

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Employee recognition

Job summary

Valir Health is seeking a Dietary Aide in Oklahoma City to assist with meal preparation, service, and cleanup while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen. The role supports participant-centered dining services and may lead shifts to coordinate daily workflow and ensure food quality and safety.

The position prefers cooking experience, with a focus on organized, independent work and strong customer service and communication abilities. This is a full-time role in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous commercial cooking, institutional food service, healthcare dietary, or restaurant cooking experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a kitchen lead, shift lead, supervisory, or kitchen management role preferred.
• Food Handler Permit (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices preferred.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and work independently while supporting a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The Dietary Aide assists with the preparation, service, and cleanup of meals and snacks while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• This position supports participant-centered dining services and may serve as a lead staff member during assigned shifts by coordinating daily kitchen workflow and ensuring food quality, safety, and service standards are met.
• Cooking experience is preferred.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Job Shift: Day

Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose, who are eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses
• Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid day off for your birthday
• 401K Company match on day one
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Recognition

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide assists with the preparation, service, and cleanup of meals and snacks while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment. This position supports participant-centered dining services and may serve as a lead staff member during assigned shifts by coordinating daily kitchen workflow and ensuring food quality, safety, and service standards are met. Cooking experience is preferred.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous commercial cooking, institutional food service, healthcare dietary, or restaurant cooking experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a kitchen lead, shift lead, supervisory, or kitchen management role preferred.
• Food Handler Permit (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices preferred.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and work independently while supporting a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.