Dietary Aide

Americare Senior Living; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Dietary Services Aide to support food service operations in a skilled nursing environment. This role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety protocols to ensure a pleasant dining experience for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to follow safety policies and use PPE.
• Frequent standing, walking, and changing positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Set and clear tables before and after meals.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitary practices

Customer service

Job description

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We are looking for a dedicated Dietary Services Aide to join our team

and assist in preparing and serving food to residents, family members,

visitors, and staff in a skilled nursing setting. This role ensures

accurate meal service according to specific diets and helps maintain a

clean and safe working environment.

What Youll Do

• Assist in food preparation for residents, visitors, and staff,
  
  

including special activities.

• Attend and serve food during in-service or staff meetings as
  
  

requested.

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment while maintaining
  
  

sanitary conditions.

• Set and clear tables before and after meals.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area, following health and safety
  
  

regulations.

• Adhere to the Americare Mission/Vision, Home Town Hospitality, and
  
  

F.A.M.I.L.Y. values.

Physical Demands

• Standing, sitting, walking, and changing positions frequently.
• Lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.; pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend.
  
  

Safety Requirements

• Follow safety policies, including the use of carts for moving items.
• Wear skid-resistant, supportive shoes to prevent slips and falls.
• Utilize protective hand equipment when handling knives, sharp
  
  

objects, and hot surfaces.

• Use PPE such as gloves, hairnets, and beard guards when handling
  
  

food.

• Report all work-related injuries within 12 hours and participate in
  
  

required documentation.

• Participation in company drug testing procedures.
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional kitchen setting, utilizing stoves,

dishwashers, refrigerators, coolers, and other equipment. The

environment includes indoor settings with adequate lighting and

ventilation.