Dietary Aide

Autumn House Williamsburg; Williamsburg (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Autumn House Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Michigan is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support dining services for our residents. This full-time role blends food preparation, meal service, and kitchen support as you help prepare meals, serve residents, and keep the dining room and kitchen running smoothly.

You’ll need to be active on your feet, communicate well with residents and coworkers, and follow food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Dependable, hardworking, and willing to support the entire dining operation.
• Able to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers.
• Active and on your feet throughout the shift.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds and performs physical kitchen tasks.
• Follows basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Team player who works both independently and with others.
• Willing to work every other weekend and holiday.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation according to recipes and standards.
• Serve meals, beverages, and snacks to residents.
• Set up, maintain, and clean dining and service areas.
• Transport dishes and operate the dishwasher.
• Support the Executive Chef and culinary team as needed.
• Help with special events, catering, and holiday meals.
• Follow sanitation and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Food safety basics

Job description

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Dietary Aide

Full Time Autumn House Williamsburg, Williamsburg, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1252

Salary Range: $16.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Autumn House Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Michigan
Full-Time
Every Other Weekend & Every Other Holiday Required

Cook. Serve. Make mealtime something residents look forward to.

At Autumn House Williamsburg, a Cardinal Senior Living community, we’re looking for a dependable, energetic Dietary Aide who enjoys working with food, serving people, and being part of a team.

This is a hands-on role that blends food preparation, meal service, and kitchen support. You’ll help prepare meals, serve residents, keep the dining room and kitchen running smoothly, and make sure every meal feels welcoming and well cared for.

You’ll probably love this role if you like to:

• Work with food and build your kitchen skills
• Stay active and busy throughout your shift
• Serve people and create a positive dining experience
• Get to know the residents you serve
• Work as part of a team that depends on one another
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and ready
• Jump in wherever help is needed
• Leave work knowing your effort made someone’s day better

What You’ll Do

As a Dietary Aide, you’ll support the full dining experience from preparation through cleanup.

You’ll:

• Assist with food preparation according to recipes and culinary standards
• Help assemble meals and trays based on resident dietary needs
• Serve meals, beverages, and snacks to residents
• Assist residents during meal service when needed
• Set up and maintain dining and service areas
• Clear tables and transport dishes after meals
• Operate the dishwasher and wash pots, pans, dishes, and utensils
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean kitchen and dining surfaces
• Properly cover, label, date, and store food
• Restock preparation and service areas
• Transport food carts and nourishments throughout the community
• Assist with special events, catering, and holiday meals
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards
• Support the Executive Chef and culinary team wherever needed

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and willing to support the entire dining operation.

You should be able to:

• Communicate effectively with residents and coworkers
• Remain active and on your feet throughout the shift
• Lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Bend, reach, stoop, and perform physical kitchen tasks
• Follow basic food safety and sanitation practices
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Work every other weekend and every other holiday

Previous experience in a restaurant, senior living community, healthcare setting, cafeteria, or commercial kitchen is preferred, but we’re willing to develop the right person.

Why Autumn House Williamsburg?

At Cardinal Senior Living, our mission is provide dignity, safety and care to our elderly residents.

Dining is a big part of that experience.

Whether you’re preparing a meal, serving a resident, setting the dining room, or helping the kitchen get ready for the next service, your work matters.

If you want build your culinary skills, serve people well, and do work with purpose, we’d love to meet you.

Cardinal Senior Living LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.