Dietary Aide

Platinum Communities; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Platinum Communities is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist the Dietary Supervisor and Cook in preparing, serving, and cleaning up meals for residents in an assisted living environment.

You will help feed residents, maintain sanitary food handling, and support a respectful, resident-focused atmosphere while adhering to HIPAA and company policies. The role requires flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, speak, and write in English.
• Flexible availability including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Composure and professionalism when working with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean dining room before and after meals.
• Assist with basic meal preparation and service per the menu.
• Help feed residents needing assistance, following safety practices.
• Maintain sanitary food handling and safe work habits.
• Keep kitchen and surfaces clean per sanitation schedules.
• Support a dignified, respectful atmosphere with residents and families.
• Respond to dietary needs promptly and positively.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance per company standards.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and company policies.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Follow community policies and emergency protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Flexibility

Education

CBRF/RCAC certifications (if required)

Job description

Description

The Dietary Aide is responsible for supporting the Dietary Supervisor and Cook in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals for residents/tenants in an assisted living environment. This role helps ensure that food preparation areas remain clean, sanitary, and organized, while maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Set up and clean up the dining room before and after meals.
• Assist with basic meal preparation and meal service according to the planned menu.
• Help feed residents/tenants who need assistance, following safe feeding practices.
• Practice and enforce proper sanitary food handling techniques and safe work habits.
• Clean kitchen and surfaces according to sanitation schedules.
• Support a dignified, respectful, and caring atmosphere with residents/tenants, families, guests, and team members.
• Promote a healthy, resident/tenant-focused environment by interacting cooperatively and compassionately with residents and tenants.
• Respond promptly and positively to resident/tenant and family requests and dietary needs.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance in accordance with company standards.
• Keep strict confidentiality regarding resident/tenant information, and company operations in compliance with HIPAA and Platinum Communities’ policies.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and in-service training opportunities.
• Follow all community policies, procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years of age.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Flexible availability, including the ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional extra shifts as needed.
• Must have or be willing to obtain CBRF/RCAC certifications, if required by the community.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism while working with elderly and/or vulnerable populations.