Senior Dining Aide — Compassionate Meal Service

Serenity Estates of Lena; Lena (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other weekend schedule

Growth opportunities

Paid orientation

Vacation time

Sick time

IL Paid Leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Serenity Estates of Lena is seeking a caring Dietary Aide to assist in preparing, serving, and delivering nutritious meals to residents. You will maintain a clean, safe dining environment and support resident health and well-being with a friendly, customer-focused attitude.

Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellent service, with opportunities for growth, paid orientation, vacation and sick time, and IL Paid Leave.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, hospitality, or food service preferred.

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 closely with the dietary team to ensure resident satisfaction.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate the dishwasher and ensure proper cleaning, sanitizing, and storage of dishes and kitchen supplies.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and prep areas to maintain a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Compassionate

Education

Illinois Food Handler's Card

Job description

Serenity Estates of Lena is seeking a caring Dietary Aide to assist in preparing, serving, and delivering nutritious meals to residents. You will maintain a clean, safe dining environment and support resident health and well-being with a friendly, customer-focused attitude.

Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellent service, with opportunities for growth, paid orientation, vacation and sick time, and IL Paid Leave.