Dietary Aide

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Evening schedule: Part-time

Occasional daytime shifts available

Occasional weekends and holidays

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Job summary

Trail Ridge Senior Living Community is seeking a Dietary Aide for an evening, part-time role that makes a difference in residents’ dining experiences. You will support daily dining operations, serve meals with a friendly, professional demeanor, and assist with light prep tasks to maintain a welcoming environment.

Join a team that values dependable staff and offers opportunities to build relationships with residents and colleagues while contributing to safe, enjoyable meals each day.

Qualifications

• Restaurant, food service, or hospitality experience preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Dependable, friendly, and committed to providing excellent service
• Comfortable interacting with residents, families, and team members

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and daily dining operations
• Set up dining areas to ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming environment
• Serve meals to residents and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Deliver meal trays to residents' rooms or designated dining areas
• Assist with light food preparation and prep cook duties as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness and follow food safety standards
• Help create a high-quality dining experience for residents and guests

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Dietary Aide | Evening Schedule | Senior Living Community | $15.00–$18.98/hr

Looking for a rewarding career where your work helps create meaningful dining experiences for others?

Join Trail Ridge Senior Living Community as a Dietary Aide and play an important role in providing residents with enjoyable meals, friendly service, and a welcoming dining experience.

At Trail Ridge Senior Living Community, we believe dining is about more than just a meal—it’s an opportunity to create connection, comfort, and community. Our dietary team helps ensure residents receive delicious meals in a warm and respectful environment. If you're dependable, enjoy working with others, and take pride in providing great service, we'd love to meet you.

If you're looking for a supportive workplace where your contributions matter and your work directly impacts residents each day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why You'll Love Working at Trail Ridge Senior Living Community

• Competitive pay of $15.00–$18.98 per hour, with credit given for experience
• Evening schedule: Part-time
• Occasional daytime shifts available
• Occasional weekends and holidays required
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and team members
• Supportive team environment where employees are valued and appreciated
• Gain valuable experience in senior living dining services
• Hear back within 48 hours of applying

What You'll Do

As a Dietary Aide, you'll help support daily dining operations while creating a positive and enjoyable experience for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with meal preparation and daily dining operations
• Set up dining areas to ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming environment
• Serve meals to residents and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Deliver meal trays to residents' rooms or designated dining areas
• Assist with light food preparation and prep cook duties as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness and follow food safety standards
• Help create a high-quality dining experience for residents and guests

Qualifications

• Restaurant, food service, or hospitality experience preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Dependable, friendly, and committed to providing excellent service
• Comfortable interacting with residents, families, and team members

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

At Trail Ridge Senior Living Community, every team member contributes to creating an environment where residents feel valued and cared for. As a Dietary Aide, you'll have the opportunity to brighten residents' days, build relationships, and make a difference through the meals and service you provide.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.