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Dietary Aide

Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center
Lenexa, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026
Performs a variety of tasks usually not requiring cooking skills in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to patients and staff in the nursing center and other special events.

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Assists cook as directed by the food service director
  • Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures
  • Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages
  • Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate


Qualifications

  • The dietary aide candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.
  • Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.
  • Prior experience in food service preferred.
  • Prior experience in long-term care preferred


Benefits

  • 401K
  • Annual evaluations
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Electronic documentation
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Modified Comp
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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