Resident Dining Aide - Compassionate Senior Living

Serenity Estates of Lena; Lena (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other weekend 4:00P.M.-7:00P.M.

Vacation time

Sick time

IL Paid Leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Serenity Estates of Lena in Illinois is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join our resident-centered dining team. You will assist in preparing, serving, and delivering nutritious meals while maintaining a clean, safe dining environment and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for residents.

This role supports a friendly team, offers paid orientation and training, weekends every other week 4:00P.M.–7:00P.M.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, hospitality, or food service preferred.
• Experience working with seniors is a plus.
• Valid Illinois Food Handler's Card is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, serving, and food delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in dining and kitchen areas.
• Restock food, supplies, and dining essentials.
• Support menu implementation and accommodate special dietary needs.
• Work with dietary team to ensure resident satisfaction.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment per sanitation standards.
• Operate dishwasher and ensure proper cleaning, sanitizing, and storage of dishes and kitchen supplies.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and prep areas to maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Attention to detail

Communication

Team-oriented

Fast-paced work ethic

Job description

Serenity Estates of Lena in Illinois is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join our resident-centered dining team. You will assist in preparing, serving, and delivering nutritious meals while maintaining a clean, safe dining environment and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for residents.

This role supports a friendly team, offers paid orientation and training, weekends every other week 4:00P.M.–7:00P.M.