Dietary Services Aide - Healthcare

Waters of Smyrna; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters of Smyrna is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily meal service in our senior healthcare facility. You will help set up dining areas, assist with meal preparation, and ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for residents.

Responsibilities include clearing tables, washing dishes, sanitizing equipment, and coordinating with dietary and kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals. Prior experience is helpful but not required, and physical tasks are involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Experience in food-service or healthcare helps but is not required.
• Must be able to follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Friendly attitude with good communication skills.
• Must work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to perform physical tasks such as standing, lifting, bending, and carrying items.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas cleanly and prepare for meals.
• Assist with meal preparation under supervision.
• Clear tables and collect dishes and utensils after meals.
• Wash and sanitize dishes and equipment.
• Sanitize kitchen surfaces, floors, and dining areas.
• Dispose of waste and store clean items properly.
• Monitor supplies and report low inventory.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Collaborate with dietary and kitchen staff to provide efficient service.

Skills

Food safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide

The Waters of Smyrna

Join our caring team at The Waters of Smyrna as a Dietary Aide! Help make a difference in our residents’ daily lives by supporting meal service and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment. If you enjoy working with others, take pride in cleanliness, and want to be part of a team that cares, we encourage you to apply!

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide helps ensure residents receive safe, timely, and enjoyable meal service in our senior healthcare facility. Responsibilities include setting up dining areas, assisting with meal preparation under the direction of the dietary manager or cook, washing dishes, sanitizing kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and dining room.

Dietary Aide Responsibilities

• Set up tables and dining areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and ready for meals.

• Assist with meal preparation by following instructions from the dietary manager or cook.

• Clear tables after meals and collect dishes, utensils, and other dining items.

• Wash and sanitize dishes, silverware, cookware, and food-service equipment.

• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, floors, food stations, and dining areas.

• Dispose of food waste, remove trash, and properly store clean dishes and equipment.

• Monitor food and ingredient supplies and report low inventory as needed.

• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.

• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.

• Work cooperatively with dietary and kitchen staff to provide efficient, high-quality meal service.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous food-service or healthcare experience is helpful but not required.

• Ability to follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

• Friendly attitude and good communication skills.

• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, lifting, bending, and carrying items.

Start Your Career With Us!

We want you on our team! As a Dietary Aide at The Waters of Smyrna, you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive difference in residents’ lives while building valuable experience in healthcare food service.