Kitchen Staff

Absaroka Senior Living; Cody (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Training and career development

Job summary

Absaroka Senior Living Center in Cody, WY is hiring a Dietary Assistant / Kitchen Staff to support meal preparation, service, and dining room operations for residents. You will work closely with the Dietary Director and kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared safely, served on time, and in a friendly, respectful manner.

This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy helping others, maintaining a clean environment, and contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dietary services, food service, restaurants, senior living, healthcare, or kitchen operations 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
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, and coworkers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment
• Commitment to providing residents with a positive and respectful dining experience

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

Job description

Dietary Assistant / Kitchen Staff

Absaroka Senior Living Center | Cody, Wyoming

Why Join Absaroka Senior Living Center?

At Absaroka Senior Living Center, joining our team means more than accepting a position—it means becoming part of a community that values your contributions and recognizes the important role food and hospitality play in our residents' daily lives.

Our Dietary and Kitchen team helps create an enjoyable dining experience while ensuring residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities to learn and develop new skills
• Leadership that values and supports staff
• Meaningful work serving seniors in our community
• Opportunity to make a positive difference every day

Position Overview

Absaroka Senior Living Center is seeking a dependable and service-oriented Dietary Assistant / Kitchen Staff Member to join our dining services team.

In this role, you will assist with meal preparation, food service, kitchen organization, dishwashing, sanitation, and dining room operations. You will work closely with the Dietary Director, cooks, and other team members to ensure meals are prepared and served safely, accurately, and on time.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized environment, and wants to contribute to a positive dining experience for our residents.

Previous healthcare or dietary experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train dependable candidates who are eager to learn.

Key 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

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dietary services, food service, restaurants, senior living, healthcare, or kitchen operations 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

• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, and coworkers

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment

• Commitment to providing residents with a positive and respectful dining experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Care Cash Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for training and career development

Grow With Us

At Absaroka Senior Living Center, we believe entry-level positions can be the beginning of meaningful careers.

Whether you have previous food service experience or is interested in learning something new, we provide opportunities to develop your skills, gain experience in senior living, and grow within our organization.

About Us

Absaroka Senior Living Center proudly serves the Cody, Wyoming community. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment where residents are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Our mission is simple: To Make Residents Feel Cared For.

Our Dietary team plays an important part in that mission. A warm meal, a clean dining room, friendly service, and attention to individual preferences can make a meaningful difference in a resident's day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Absaroka Senior Living Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Absaroka Senior Living Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift

• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks

• Ability to lift and carry food, dishes, supplies, and kitchen materials, generally up to 25–50 pounds as required

• Ability to safely work around hot surfaces, kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, and cleaning products

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation