Dietary Aide

Sunrise Senior Living Services

United States

On-site

USD 21,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental and vision plans
Retirement savings plans
Paid time off and holidays
myFlexPay
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our Skilled Nursing Center dining team. You will prepare and serve meals, deliver trays, and ensure every dining experience meets high standards of hospitality and resident comfort.

Responsibilities include following therapeutic diets, maintaining sanitation, and accurately recording dietary needs while supporting residents with courtesy and professionalism.

Qualifications

  • Cooking and food preparation in a dining setting.
  • Serving meals and assisting residents with meals.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in dining areas.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve meals according to menus and therapeutic diet orders
  • Deliver tray service and snacks as directed
  • Maintain clean, organized dining and tray service areas
  • Set up and reset dining rooms per community standards
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines
  • Maintain accurate records of resident dietary needs
  • Review diet boards and daily logs to ensure compliance
  • Practice safe food handling and complete cleaning assignments
  • Support residents with courtesy and professionalism

Skills

Food service
Customer service
Teamwork
Attention to detail

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

As a Dietary Aide, you provide exceptional dining services to residents in our Skilled Nursing Center, ensuring meals are delivered safely, accurately, and with outstanding hospitality.

What You’ll Do
  • Prepare and serve meals according to menus and therapeutic diet orders
  • Deliver tray service and snacks as directed
  • Maintain clean, organized dining and tray service areas
  • Set up and reset dining rooms per community standards
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines
  • Maintain accurate records of resident dietary needs
  • Review diet boards and daily logs to ensure compliance
  • Practice safe food handling and complete cleaning assignments
  • Support residents with courtesy and professionalism

You help create a welcoming dining experience while supporting residents’ nutritional health and well-being.

Dietary Aide – Support Dining Teams That Nourish Residents Every Day

Dietary Aide | Dietary Aide | Food Service | Senior Living Dining

Pay Range: 15.92 - 19.90

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
  • myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
  • Tuition Reimbursement

In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we are united by a mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, and we believe we shine brightest when we support one another and those we serve.

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