Senior Living Dining Assistant | Compassionate Food Service

EverTrue; Chesterfield (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement match

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Pay advances

Commuter support

Leaves of Absence

Discount programs

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dining services in skilled nursing and memory care areas. You will assist residents with meals, maintain sanitary dining spaces, and help with meal prep and cleanup while following dietary restrictions and safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes timely service, temperature control, and adherence to HACCP records. Training and certifications in food safety are encouraged for success in this position.

Qualifications

• One year of dietary aide experience preferred.
• Basic cooking skills and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must be patient and tolerant with staff, residents, and family members.
• Must have or be willing to receive a recognized food safety handling certification in accordance with local or county regulations.
• Must have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County (in accordance with County health regulations)

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with making appropriate food and beverage choices while ensuring options offered meet their dietary restrictions/orders, including being attentive to food allergies and sensitivities
• Performs defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assigned
• Assists with all aspects of dining service set-up, including preparing meals, beverages, and other food items, ensuring all foods are served at proper temperatures and on time
• Prepares dining room(s) for next meal service; Sets tables, refills condiments, washes and folds clothing protectors
• Assists with all aspects of clean-up to ensure all dining service areas are maintained in accordance with policies and standards by completing daily cleaning duties, bussing tables, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, removing trash, stocking and storing items correctly, and keeping all dining service work areas clean
• Follows all safety procedures and protocols as mandated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations, and standard food handling practices and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately
• Maintains all necessary documentation, including checking and recording food temperatures in HACCP logs, recording product usage and waste amounts, and recording any other information needed
• Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food storage, food disposal, and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents

Skills

Dietary aide experience

Basic cooking skills

Sanitation and safety knowledge

Ability to read and follow recipes/die

Willingness to perform routine tasks

Patience with staff/residents

Food safety certification willingness

Job description

EverTrue is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dining services in skilled nursing and memory care areas. You will assist residents with meals, maintain sanitary dining spaces, and help with meal prep and cleanup while following dietary restrictions and safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes timely service, temperature control, and adherence to HACCP records. Training and certifications in food safety are encouraged for success in this position.