Dietary Aide

Rose Senior Living; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Trillium Woods in Plymouth, MN is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to prepare and serve therapeutic diet trays for Health Center residents. The role supports a team-focused kitchen and dining operation, with duties including dessert preparation, meal service, and table setup.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and the ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Prior healthcare food service experience is a plus, and candidates must pass background checks and

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Experience in a nursing home, hospital, senior living, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow instructions, dietary orders, and communicate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail when following food allergies, dietary restrictions, and special requests.
• Ability to communicate with residents to take meal orders accurately and enter orders into a POS system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
• Serve meals in the Health Center.
• Set up and clear tables in the Health Center dining room.
• Transport hot and cold foods to and from the Health Center.
• Transport necessary food service supplies and non-food items to and from the Health Center.
• Maintain equipment, workstations, and dining areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication with residents

Compassionate and respectful

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Pay: $19.00 DOE

Location: Plymouth, MN

Who Are We:

Join a team that’s redefining senior living at Trillium Woods in Plymouth, MN.Set on 46 beautiful acres, our Life Plan Community offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your work truly makes a difference. We ’ re proud to provide exceptional care and services to our residents. At Trillium Woods, you ’ ll find purpose, professional development, and a workplace culture that values you!

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO and paid ho
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

*Eligibility for benefit depends on the number of hours worked per week and employment classification.

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
• Serve meals in the Health Center.
• Set up and clear tables in the Health Center dining room.
• Transport hot and cold foods to and from the Health Center.
• Transport necessary food service supplies and non-food items to and from the Health Center.
• Maintain equipment, workstations, and dining areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.

Other Duties:

• Maintains standards for personal appearance and cleanliness.
• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Must be 16 years or older.

• Previous experience in a nursing home, hospital, senior living, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow instructions, dietary orders, and communicate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail when following food allergies, dietary restrictions, and special requests.
• Ability to communicate with residents to take meal orders accurately and enter orders into a Point-of-Sale (POS) system.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful when assisting older adults.
• Dependable and team-oriented, with a strong focus on resident satisfaction and quality service.

Physical Requirements

Light to moderate physical effort 90% of the time. Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the work day; ability to stoop, bend and stretch frequently; lifting weight requirement will not be more than 50 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to see, hear, and speak.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a criminal background check, drug test, tuberculosis skin test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility.

EEO Employer

Job Info

• Job Identification 39379
• Job Category Culinary Services
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 09:09 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 5855 Cheshire Pkwy, Plymouth, MN, 55446, US