Dietary Assistant & Kitchen Aide

Absaroka Senior Living; Cody, Northern (WY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Care Cash Program

Referral bonus

Training opportunities

Job summary

Absaroka Senior Living Center in Cody, Wyoming, is seeking a dependable Dietary Assistant / Kitchen Staff Member to join our dining services team. You will assist with meal preparation, food service, and kitchen organization. This role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and compassionate service for residents.

Prior dietary experience is helpful, but we will train dependable candidates who are eager to learn. Join a supportive team that values contributions and provides opportunities to grow while

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dietary services or kitchen work is preferred but not required.
• Willingness and ability to learn food preparation, sanitation, and resident dining procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• Dependable attendance and ability to report to scheduled shifts on time.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, respectful, and service-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks and dietary staff with food preparation and meal service.
• Prepare basic food items, beverages, snacks, and meal components as assigned.
• Set up resident dining areas and meal service stations before scheduled meals.
• Serve meals to residents in a friendly, professional, and respectful manner.
• Follow resident meal instructions, dietary restrictions, food preferences, and assigned diet information as directed.
• Prepare and deliver resident meal trays as assigned.
• Assist with collecting dishes, trays, and dining supplies following meals.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, equipment, and food preparation areas.
• Clean and sanitize dining rooms, kitchen surfaces, equipment, floors, and assigned work areas.
• Properly store food and supplies according to established procedures.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, rotating, and organizing food and dietary supplies.
• Follow appropriate food handling, temperature monitoring, sanitation, and infection prevention practices.
• Follow proper procedures for preventing cross-contamination and foodborne illness.
• Dispose of trash and food waste appropriately and maintain clean waste areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and dining environment.
• Communicate resident food preferences, concerns, or changes in eating patterns to the appropriate team member.
• Provide courteous and respectful service to residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Assist with special meals, celebrations, activities, and resident events as needed.
• Follow all facility policies and applicable food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Perform additional dietary and kitchen responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Customer service

Dependable

Communication

Job description

Absaroka Senior Living Center in Cody, Wyoming, is seeking a dependable Dietary Assistant / Kitchen Staff Member to join our dining services team. You will assist with meal preparation, food service, and kitchen organization. This role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and compassionate service for residents.

Prior dietary experience is helpful, but we will train dependable candidates who are eager to learn. Join a supportive team that values contributions and provides opportunities to grow while