Dietary Aide - Part-Time

Lutheran Home; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lutheran Home in Missouri is seeking a Part-time Dietary Aide to support daily meal service in our health center kitchen. You will assist with meal service, food running, bussing, and stocking to ensure residents receive timely, nutritious meals with dignity.

Work hours are flexible within the 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM kitchen schedule, with day, evening, and weekend shifts possible. We value friendly teamwork, good communication, and a respectful, compassionate approach to resident care.

Qualifications

• Friendly and positive attitude.
• Team player with cooperative spirit.
• Good communication with residents and coworkers.
• Ability to follow directions and take guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service, including food running and bussing tables.
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Wash dishes by hand or using the dishwasher.
• Assist with food receiving, storage, labeling, and rotation.
• Sort and remove trash and put in designated areas.
• Prepare, portion, and serve regular and modified diets.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection control, and safety guidelines.
• Provide care and respectful service to residents, families, and coworkers.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Team player

Good communication

Follow directions

Job description

The Lutheran Home is looking for a Part-time Dietary Aide to work within our health center kitchen. This position supports the daily operations of the kitchen and meal services for our healthcare community while providing friendly, respectful service to residents, families, and coworkers while upholding our values of Service, Excellence, Dignity, Fulfillment, Grace, and Stewardship.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist with meal service, including food running, bussing tables, and support residents with their dining needs
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area
• Wash dishes by hand or using the dishwasher
• Assist with food receiving, storage, labeling, and rotation
• Sort and remove trash and put in the designated areas
• Prepare, portion, and serve regular and modified diets
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection control, and safety guidelines
• Provide care and respectful service to resident, families, and coworkers

Part-Time Schedule:

• Our kitchen operates from 5:30 AM TO 7:00 PM. Part-time hours and schedules may vary based on the needs of the kitchen and may include day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Friendly and positive attitude
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Able to follow directions

About the Lutheran Home:

Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region’s residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.

The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.

Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.