Part-Time Dietary Aide: Caring Meal Service & Kitchen

Optalis Healthcare; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation, service, and delivery for residents, while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will support dining room and kitchen operations, rotate stock, and help ensure quality nutrition services and resident satisfaction in a healthcare setting.

This role requires standing most of shift, ability to lift 5–40 lbs, and strong teamwork and communication with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service or kitchen experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Standing/walking for most of shift with bending and lifting (5--40 lbs).
• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals according to menus and standardized recipes.
• Support meal service and tray delivery to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Store food and supplies properly, rotating stock to minimize waste.
• Follow infection control and food safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with survey and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of food service safety and sanitation.
• Customer Service
• Organizational and teamwork skills.
• Communication abilities to support staff and residents.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation, service, and delivery for residents, while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will support dining room and kitchen operations, rotate stock, and help ensure quality nutrition services and resident satisfaction in a healthcare setting.

This role requires standing most of shift, ability to lift 5–40 lbs, and strong teamwork and communication with staff.