Dietary Aide/Prep Cook

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Maple Crest Health Center in Omaha, NE is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and portion meals, set up the dining room, deliver meal trays, and maintain clean kitchen and dining areas. This role supports residents by providing attentive service and adherence to dietary guidelines.

Starting pay is $16-$17 per hour, with higher pay for relevant experience. Part-time schedule from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a prep cook or dietary aide preferred.
• Experience in a nursing home or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to follow food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion meals and snacks.
• Set up dining room and serve meals.
• Deliver meal trays to residents.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow diet restrictions and safety guidelines.
• Create a warm dining experience for residents and guests.

Skills

Meal preparation

Portioning meals

Dining room setup

Serving meals

Food safety

Sanitizing

Customer care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dietary Aide
Location: Omaha, NE

Starting pay is $16-$17 an hour, more with experience. Join the dietary team at Maple Crest Health Center in Omaha and help make mealtime the best part of our residents' day.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and portion meals and snacks for residents
• Set up the dining room and serve meals with care
• Deliver meal trays to residents in their rooms
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and dining areas after each meal
• Follow food safety guidelines and special diet instructions
• Help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents and guests

What You’ll Need

Required:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Experience as a prep cook, dietary aide, or in food service
• Experience in a nursing home, hospital, or other healthcare setting

Pay and Schedule

• Starting pay: $16-$17 per hour, more for candidates with relevant experience
• Part-time schedule (11:30 AM - 8:00 PM)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position's essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.