Dietary Aide: Caring Dining & Kitchen Support

Lutheran Senior Services; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement savings with employer match

Education Financial Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Commuter support

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dining services in our skilled nursing and memory care residents. You will assist residents with meals, help with setup and cleanup, and ensure foods are served at proper temperatures while following dietary restrictions.

The role requires basic cooking skills, sanitation knowledge, and the ability to read recipes and diet orders. Vaccination requirements may apply based on local regulations and county health rules.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dietary aide experience.
• Basic cooking skills and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to read and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, and resident preferences.
• Willingness to receive required vaccines per county health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with food and beverage choices while meeting dietary restrictions/orders.
• Prepare meals, beverages, and other food items; ensure proper temperatures and timely service.
• Set up dining rooms for meal service and tidy dining areas.
• Help with cleaning duties: bussing tables, washing dishes, and maintaining cleanliness of dining areas.
• Record food temperatures, usage, and waste in HACCP logs; report hazards per policy.

Skills

Dietary aide experience

Basic cooking skills

Sanitation and safety knowledge

Read and follow recipes/diet orders

Patient and tolerant with residents/fm

Education

Food safety handling certification

Job description

EverTrue is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dining services in our skilled nursing and memory care residents. You will assist residents with meals, help with setup and cleanup, and ensure foods are served at proper temperatures while following dietary restrictions.

The role requires basic cooking skills, sanitation knowledge, and the ability to read recipes and diet orders. Vaccination requirements may apply based on local regulations and county health rules.