Dietary Aide - Day Shift

Cura of Watkins, a CMS 5-star rated facility is looking for a dependable, hardworking, and resident-focused Day shift Dietary Aide to join our Dining Services team! If you enjoy working as a team, take pride in providing excellent customer service, and want to make a difference in the lives of others, we'd love to have you on our team.

Our Dietary Department plays an essential role in the health and well-being of our residents. From preparing and serving nutritious meals to creating a clean and welcoming dining experience, every team member helps make mealtime one of the best parts of our residents' day.

As a Dietary Aide, you'll work alongside a supportive team to provide exceptional meal service while helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen. Every shift offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our residents through quality service and compassionate care.

Fulltime (72 hours a pay period), shifts are 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Starting Wage: $19.09

• Prepare and serve evening meals according to menus and resident diet orders.
• Ensure meals are served accurately and on time.
• Follow portion sizes and therapeutic diet guidelines.
• Serve meals with a friendly, respectful, and resident-focused attitude.
• Assist with snacks and nourishments as assigned.

• Check and document food temperatures throughout meal service.
• Maintain proper hot and cold food holding temperatures.
• Reheat meals appropriately when needed to ensure resident satisfaction and food safety.
• Follow all sanitation, infection prevention, and food safety regulations.
• Practice proper hand hygiene and glove use throughout meal service.

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, dining areas, and food preparation surfaces.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Empty trash and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist with closing duties at the end of the shift.

• Deliver excellent customer service to residents during meal service.
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident requests.
• Communicate meal concerns or resident needs with nursing staff as appropriate.
• Help create a positive dining experience for every resident.

• Work collaboratively with dietary, nursing, housekeeping, and other departments.
• Assist coworkers as needed to ensure efficient meal service.
• Participate in department meetings and ongoing education.

• · Previous dietary, food service, restaurant, or healthcare experience is preferred.
• · Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• · Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employer-paid life insurance