Senior Living Dining Aide - Friendly Service & Growth

Absaroka-Senior-Living; Cody (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Supportive and collaborative work env.

Training and professional growth

Job summary

Absaroka Senior Living Center in Cody, Wyoming is seeking a dependable, friendly Dietary Aide to join our dining services team. You will assist with meal service, dining room prep, basic food prep, dishwashing, sanitation, and kitchen support to provide residents with a welcoming dining experience.

Prior food service or senior living experience is welcome but not required. We emphasize learning, teamwork, and a respectful, resident-focused approach in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn—we are happy to train.
• Dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.
• Positive and resident-focused attitude.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dining and kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and setting up the dining room before meals
• Serve meals, beverages, snacks, and other food items to residents
• Assist with basic food preparation and portioning as directed by the cook or Dietary Manager
• Prepare and deliver resident meal trays as assigned
• Follow resident diet instructions, food preferences, and meal service requirements
• Provide friendly, respectful, and attentive service to residents during meals
• Clear tables and collect dishes and meal trays following service
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, trays, and kitchen equipment
• Clean and sanitize tables, counters, food preparation areas, dining areas, and assigned kitchen spaces
• Sweep, mop, and maintain clean floors throughout dietary and dining areas
• Assist with stocking, organizing, and rotating food and dietary supplies
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, infection prevention, and food safety procedures
• Assist with maintaining appropriate food temperatures and safe food storage practices
• Properly dispose of food waste and trash
• Communicate resident food preferences or dining concerns to the appropriate team member
• Assist with special meals, resident celebrations, activities, and community events as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment
• Perform additional dietary duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Dependable

Cleanliness

Food safety

Job description

Absaroka Senior Living Center in Cody, Wyoming is seeking a dependable, friendly Dietary Aide to join our dining services team. You will assist with meal service, dining room prep, basic food prep, dishwashing, sanitation, and kitchen support to provide residents with a welcoming dining experience.

Prior food service or senior living experience is welcome but not required. We emphasize learning, teamwork, and a respectful, resident-focused approach in a supportive environment.