Dietary Aide - Day Shift

Cura Health; Watkins (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

Cura of Watkins is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide for day shift to join our Dining Services team. This fulltime role offers 72 hours per pay period with shifts from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm and every other weekend and holiday rotation.

You will assist with meal service, food safety, kitchen cleaning, and resident-focused service, delivering friendly, high-quality dining experiences for our residents. Starting wage is $19.09 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Previous dietary, food service, restaurant, or healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation & service as per menus and dietary orders.
• Follow portion sizes and therapeutic diet guidelines.
• Ensure meals are served on time with a friendly, resident-focused attitude.
• Assist with snacks, dishwashing, sanitation, and kitchen cleaning.
• Deliver excellent resident service and communicate needs to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with dietary, nursing, housekeeping, and other departments.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

Healthcare exposure

Job description

Cura of Watkins, a CMS 5-star rated facilityis looking for a dependable, hardworking, and resident-focusedDay shift Dietary Aideto join our Dining Services team! If you enjoy working as a team, take pride in providing excellent customer service, and want to make a difference in the lives of others, we'd love to have you on our team.

Our Dietary Department plays an essential role in the health and well-being of our residents. From preparing and serving nutritious meals to creating a clean and welcoming dining experience, every team member helps make mealtime one of the best parts of our residents' day.

As a Dietary Aide, you'll work alongside a supportive team to provide exceptional meal service while helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen. Every shift offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our residents through quality service and compassionate care.

Position Summary

Fulltime (72 hours a pay period), shifts are 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Starting Wage: $19.09

The Dietary Aide assists with meal preparation, tray service, resident meal service, dishwashing, sanitation, and kitchen cleaning while ensuring all meals are served safely, accurately, and according to resident diet orders. This position helps maintain a clean, organized, and resident-centered dining environment while supporting food safety standards and excellent customer service.

Essential Responsibilities; Meal Preparation & Service

• Prepare and serve evening meals according to menus and resident diet orders.
• Ensure meals are served accurately and on time.
• Follow portion sizes and therapeutic diet guidelines.
• Serve meals with a friendly, respectful, and resident-focused attitude.
• Assist with snacks and nourishments as assigned.

Food Safety

• Check and document food temperatures throughout meal service.
• Maintain proper hot and cold food holding temperatures.
• Reheat meals appropriately when needed to ensure resident satisfaction and food safety.
• Follow all sanitation, infection prevention, and food safety regulations.
• Practice proper hand hygiene and glove use throughout meal service.

Kitchen Cleaning & Dishwashing

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, dining areas, and food preparation surfaces.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Empty trash and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist with closing duties at the end of the shift.

Resident Service

• Deliver excellent customer service to residents during meal service.
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident requests.
• Communicate meal concerns or resident needs with nursing staff as appropriate.
• Help create a positive dining experience for every resident.

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with dietary, nursing, housekeeping, and other departments.
• Assist coworkers as needed to ensure efficient meal service.
• Participate in department meetings and ongoing education.

Previous dietary, food service, restaurant, or healthcare experience is preferred.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer-paid life insurance