What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Services Aide position at Americare Senior Living?
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Your Role as the Dietary Service Aide
Skilled Nursing
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Service Aide to assist with the preparation and service of meals for residents, family members, visitors, and staff in our skilled nursing community. This role supports a home-like, person-centered dining experience while helping maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe dietary environment.
Summary
The Dietary Service Aide assists the dietary team with meal preparation, service, and sanitation while following dietary guidelines, health regulations, and Americare’s standards of care. This role plays an important part in resident satisfaction, safety, and daily quality of life.
This Role May Also Be Known As
Dietary Service Aide, Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide.
What You’ll Do
Qualifications
This role operates in a professional kitchen and dining environment, utilizing stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, coolers, and other food service equipment. The environment is indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Join Americare Senior Living and help deliver nourishing meals and warm hospitality to residents in our Skilled Nursing community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Interested in Americare Senior Living but not ready to apply?
We understand that timing matters. Our Talent Network offers a simple way to stay connected, receive updates on dietary and support opportunities, and explore what’s next — with no pressure to apply.
Are you a nurse or clinical professional looking for a meaningful role in senior living or long-term care? At Americare, you’ll combine clinical excellence with compassionate care.
Who We Are
- Leading senior living and healthcare provider serving multiple states
- 40 years of experience in assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing
- Values-driven culture built on RISING: Respect
- Integrity
- Servant Heart
- Inspire
- Nurture
- Growth
- Nationally recognized workplace and care provider
- Deliver high-quality resident-centered clinical care
- Work with supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
- Opportunity to grow into leadership or specialty clinical roles
- Focus on quality outcomes, compliance, and patient safety
- Be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise
- Competitive compensation
- Daily pay access
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- Free meals during shifts
- Recognition programs and career advancement pathways
Grow your clinical career in senior living with Americare. Apply today.
Your Role as the Dietary Service Aide
Skilled Nursing
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Service Aide to assist with the preparation and service of meals for residents, family members, visitors, and staff in our skilled nursing community. This role supports a home-like, person-centered dining experience while helping maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe dietary environment.
Summary
The Dietary Service Aide assists the dietary team with meal preparation, service, and sanitation while following dietary guidelines, health regulations, and Americare’s standards of care. This role plays an important part in resident satisfaction, safety, and daily quality of life.
This Role May Also Be Known As
Dietary Service Aide, Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with accurate preparation and service of meals to residents, visitors, and staff
- Support person-centered dining by creating a welcoming, home-like environment
- Work collaboratively with other dietary team members
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas
- Follow food safety, infection control, and dietary guidelines
- Assist with special meals, nourishments, and activities as needed
- Adhere to Americare’s Mission, Vision, Hometown Hospitality™, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values
Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers
- Ability to follow supervisor instructions in a safe and efficient manner
- Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and resident-centered care
- Adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations
- Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
- Lift or carry up to 25 lbs.; push and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend as needed
- Follow safety policies, including use of carts for transporting items
- Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls
- Use required PPE when handling food or equipment
- Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
- Participate in company drug testing procedures
This role operates in a professional kitchen and dining environment, utilizing stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, coolers, and other food service equipment. The environment is indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Join Americare Senior Living and help deliver nourishing meals and warm hospitality to residents in our Skilled Nursing community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Interested in Americare Senior Living but not ready to apply?
We understand that timing matters. Our Talent Network offers a simple way to stay connected, receive updates on dietary and support opportunities, and explore what’s next — with no pressure to apply.
- Join our Talent Network through our LinkedIn page: