Senior Living Dietary Aide — Caring Meal Service Pro

The Waters; Lake Farm Estates (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters of Smyrna is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to support meal service in our senior healthcare community. You will assist with setting up dining areas, help with food preparation under direction, and keep the kitchen and dining spaces clean and safe.

No previous healthcare experience is required, but reliability and good communication are valued. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to residents' daily well-being and to grow experience in healthcare food service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous food-service or healthcare experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Friendly attitude and good communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, lifting, bending, and carrying items.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables and dining areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and ready for meals.
• Assist with meal preparation by following instructions from the dietary manager or cook.
• Clear tables after meals and collect dishes, utensils, and other dining items.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, silverware, cookware, and food-service equipment.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, floors, food stations, and dining areas.
• Dispose of food waste, remove trash, and properly store clean dishes and equipment.
• Monitor food and ingredient supplies and report low inventory as needed.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Work cooperatively with dietary and kitchen staff to provide efficient, high-quality meal service.

Skills

Friendly attitude and communication

Team collaboration

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Food-service safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Waters of Smyrna is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to support meal service in our senior healthcare community. You will assist with setting up dining areas, help with food preparation under direction, and keep the kitchen and dining spaces clean and safe.

No previous healthcare experience is required, but reliability and good communication are valued. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to residents' daily well-being and to grow experience in healthcare food service.