Part Time – Dietary Aide

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Dietary Services Aide to support meal preparation, service, and sanitation in a skilled nursing environment. You will help with food prep, serve meals, and maintain a clean, safe dining area to ensure timely delivery of meals.

The role requires strong communication, adherence to safety and HIPAA regulations, and physical stamina to lift and move supplies. You will work in a professional kitchen setting that emphasizes safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Effective communication with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Ability to follow instructions safely and efficiently.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and professionalism.
• Adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable regulations.
• Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, lift up to 25 lbs., and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Follow safety policies, use appropriate PPE, and report injuries promptly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep for residents, visitors, and staff, including special events.
• Serve meals and support dining activities during staff meetings or events.
• Maintain cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment to meet sanitation standards.
• Set and clear tables, ensuring a welcoming dining environment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Support the dietary team with additional assigned duties.

Skills

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team coordination

Job description

Role Overview:

The Dietary Services Aide supports meal preparation, service, and sanitation in a skilled nursing environment, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of meals while maintaining a clean and safe dining area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with food prep for residents, visitors, and staff, including special events.
• Serve meals and support dining activities during staff meetings or events.
• Maintain cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment to meet sanitation standards.
• Set and clear tables, ensuring a welcoming dining environment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Support the dietary team with additional assigned duties.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Effective communication with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Ability to follow instructions safely and efficiently.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and professionalism.
• Adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable regulations.
• Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, lift up to 25 lbs., and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Follow safety policies, use appropriate PPE, and report injuries promptly.

Work Environment & Values:

Operates in a professional kitchen setting with food service equipment, emphasizing safety and quality. Supports a values-driven culture centered on respect, integrity, service, and growth.