Dietary Aide — Friendly Senior Living Dining, Immediate Pay

Oakdale Senior Alliance; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate pay access

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) options

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Oakdale Seniors Alliance is seeking enthusiastic, dependable Dietary Aides to join our Dining Services team at Bethea Retirement Community in Darlington, SC. This full-time role focuses on serving nutritious meals and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

You will interact with residents, follow dietary guidelines, and help with meal setup and food safety. We offer competitive benefits, predictable schedules, and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous food service, restaurant, or dietary aide experience in a senior living, hospital, or school setting is a plus, but we are happy to train dependable individuals with a great attitude!
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and carry food trays or lift up to 30 lbs during your shift.
• The Heart: Friendly demeanor, patience, strong attendance, and a genuine passion for serving older adults.

Responsibilities

• Meal Service & Hospitality: Assist in setting up dining room tables, tray lines, and serving meals to residents promptly, warmly, and in accordance with their specific dietary needs and preferences.
• Food Prep Assistance: Help prepare beverages, snacks, side dishes, and portion desserts according to daily meal plans and therapeutic diet requirements.
• Kitchen & Dining Maintenance: Clear dining tables, load and operate the commercial dishwasher, sanitize prep stations, and assist with sweeping, mopping, and trash removal in the kitchen area.
• Dietary Compliance: Follow personalized resident diet cards to ensure texture modifications (e.g., pureed, mechanical soft) and liquid consistencies match physician orders.
• Resident Interaction: Build friendly, positive relationships with residents, ensuring their dining experience is enjoyable, comfortable, and dignified.

Skills

Experience

Knowledge

Physical Stamina

The Heart

Job description

Oakdale Seniors Alliance is seeking enthusiastic, dependable Dietary Aides to join our Dining Services team at Bethea Retirement Community in Darlington, SC. This full-time role focuses on serving nutritious meals and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

You will interact with residents, follow dietary guidelines, and help with meal setup and food safety. We offer competitive benefits, predictable schedules, and opportunities for training.