Evening Diet Aide for Senior Living Community

Lakeview-Village; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness center and pool

Job summary

Lakeview Village is looking for a Diet Aide to join our dining team in Lenexa, KS. This part-time role supports meal service for our aging residents, with evening shifts from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

Responsibilities include meal setup, serving per diet profiles, and assisting residents during meals. Qualified applicants typically have a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to elderly residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Understanding of sanitation, foodborne illness, and cross-contamination policies.
• Knowledge of HACCP protocols and proper sanitation.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high standards of meal quality and presentation.
• Ensures sanitary, safe, and orderly dining areas according to regulations and Lakeview policy.
• Sets up/tears down steam table for meal service; ensures items and utensils are available.
• Serves meals according to residents' dietary profiles and preferences.
• Interacts with residents during meals and supports social engagement.
• Assists residents with meal setup and handling, including utensils and containers.
• With nursing staff, reports dietary changes and concerns to ensure meals meet needs.
• Keeps daily operation records accurate.
• Trains and supports other diet aide staff as needed.
• Keeps kitchens stocked and labeled, dated, and organized.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Teamwork

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lakeview Village is looking for a Diet Aide to join our dining team in Lenexa, KS. This part-time role supports meal service for our aging residents, with evening shifts from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

Responsibilities include meal setup, serving per diet profiles, and assisting residents during meals. Qualified applicants typically have a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to elderly residents.