Dietary Aide - Compassionate Dining Service with Benefits

Lutheran Senior Services; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement match

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Caregiver support (TCARE)

Leaves of Absence

Perkspot discounts

Commuter support

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dining services in skilled nursing and memory care settings. You will assist residents with meals, set up dining rooms, ensure meals meet dietary orders, and maintain sanitary conditions.

This role emphasizes safety, HACCP records, and teamwork. Competitive pay ranges from $15.00 to $21.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits and shift options.

Qualifications

• One year of dietary aide experience preferred.
• Basic cooking skills and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must be patient and tolerant with staff, residents, and family members.
• Must have or be willing to receive a recognized food safety handling certification in accordance with local or county regulations.
• Must have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County (in accordance with County health regulations).

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with making appropriate food and beverage choices while ensuring options offered meet their dietary restrictions/orders, including being attentive to food allergies and sensitivities
• Performs defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned
• Assists with all aspects of dining service set-up, including preparing meals, beverages, and other food items, ensuring all foods are served at proper temperatures and on time
• Prepares dining room(s) for next meal service; Sets tables, refills condiments, washes and folds clothing protectors
• Assists with all aspects of clean-up to ensure all dining service areas are maintained in accordance with policies and standards by completing daily cleaning duties, bussing tables, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, removing trash, stocking and storing items correctly, and keeping all dining service work areas clean
• Follows all safety procedures and protocols as mandated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations, and standard food handling practices and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately
• Maintains all necessary documentation, including checking and recording food temperatures in HACCP logs, recording product usage and waste amounts, and recording any other information needed
• Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food storage, food disposal, and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents

Skills

Dietary aide experience

Cooking basics

Sanitation and safety

Reading diet orders

Patience and teamwork

Food safety certification

Hepatitis A vaccination

Job description

EverTrue is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dining services in skilled nursing and memory care settings. You will assist residents with meals, set up dining rooms, ensure meals meet dietary orders, and maintain sanitary conditions.

This role emphasizes safety, HACCP records, and teamwork. Competitive pay ranges from $15.00 to $21.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits and shift options.