Dietary Aide – Senior Living

Health Here; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Dietary Aide to support nutritious meals and dining experiences for seniors in our life plan community. You will assist with meal prep, portions, and service in dining rooms and resident rooms, always prioritizing resident comfort and well-being.

In this role you will work closely with nursing and culinary teams, follow diet orders, maintain sanitation, and help create a warm, welcoming environment for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Ability to support quality nutrition and dining services for seniors.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining sanitation and safety standards.
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a focus on resident well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, portioning, and serving meals in dining rooms and resident rooms.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and food safety.
• Follow individual diet orders and assist residents with trays and utensils.
• Contribute to a courteous, resident-first experience.
• Collaborate closely with nursing and culinary teams to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Skills

Nutrition support

Teamwork

Sanitation & safety

Customer service

Job description

Role: Dietary Aide supporting nutrition and dining experiences for seniors in a life plan community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, portioning, and serving meals in dining rooms and resident rooms.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and food safety.
• Follow individual diet orders and assist residents with trays and utensils.
• Contribute to a courteous, resident-first experience.
• Collaborate closely with nursing and culinary teams to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to support quality nutrition and dining services for seniors.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining sanitation and safety standards.
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a focus on resident well-being.