Dietary Aide - Join our EPIC Culinary team

NexCare Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 32,760 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000/​

Medical - no deductible or co-pay

Telemed

Generous PTO

Dental & Vision

Holiday Pay

Company paid Short Term Disability &  

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cascade Senior Care Center in Jackson, MI is seeking a Dietary Aide to join the EPIC Culinary team. You will assemble resident trays, verify accuracy, and support meal service across shifts. The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and compassionate patient care.

The position offers part-time shifts with rotating weekends and holidays, no late nights, and opportunities for wage growth through annual increases and Hero Pay. Training provided in a collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related food experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care!
• You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Assemble resident food trays by placing silverware, napkins, condiments, salad, and food items specified on the production sheet on the tray.
• Ensure accuracy of tray setup and ensure all sanitary precautions are followed.
• Take food carts to proper units/floors in a timely manner, and assist nurse aides in passing trays to residents.
• Prepare nourishment and beverages for hydration as directed, and distribute them to assigned units/floors.
• Pick up resident trays after meals, place them in carts, and return them to the kitchen.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide - Join our EPIC Culinary team! (Jackson, MI)

Join our EPIC team at Cascade Senior Care Center!

The Dietary Aide performs a variety of tasks for residents, including tray line setup, checking trays for accuracy, serving food, washing pots/pans and dishes, cleaning the kitchen area, and stocking supplies. The Dietary Department works together as a team to prepare amazing and nourishing meals for our residents and ensure the highest quality standards of foodservice and the best culinary experience is provided at all times.

You will earn: $16.60 per hour! NEW RATES!

• Starting wages $15.75 per hour! NEW RATES!
• PLUS Hero Pay ($0.85 per hour!)
• Yearly Wage Increases

We can work with your scheduling needs:

• Part Time - All shifts include rotating weekends and some holidays.
• Day Shift and Afternoon Shifts available
• No late nights!

How we help you every day

• Assemble resident food trays by placing silverware, napkins, condiments, salad, and food items specified on the production sheet on the tray.
• Ensure accuracy of tray setup and ensure all sanitary precautions are followed.
• Take food carts to proper units/floors in a timely manner, and assist nurse aides in passing trays to residents.
• Prepare nourishment and beverages for hydration as directed, and distribute them to assigned units/floors.
• Pick up resident trays after meals, place them in carts, and return them to the kitchen.

What you will need to be part of our EPIC team

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related food experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility, with strong knowledge of food procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care!
• You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.

Benefits

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per year!
• Medical - no deductible or co-pay AND low cost to you per paycheck!
• Telemed - Dermatology, Mental Health & more!
• Generous Paid Time Off PTO
• Dental & Vision
• Holiday Pay
• Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses - Build your own team of Heroes!
  • up to $1500 per referral to the same or any one of our other 27 facilities!
• 401k with employer match
• Attentive & Supportive Leadership!

Facility Name: Cascade Senior Care Center

Facility Address:

2121 Robinson Road, Jackson, MI 49203

Surrounding Areas within 15 miles: Vandercook Lake, Michigan Center, Spring Arbor, Grass Lake, Napoleon, Brooklyn, Concord, Leslie, Albion, Stockbridge, Manchester, Chelsea, Homer, Eaton Rapids, Jonesville, Mason, Clinton, Hillsdale, Dexter