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Dietary Aide

Skylake Post Acute
Thornton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2025
Skylake Post Acute is Hiring a Dietary Aide!

Shift: Full-time

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? At Skylake Post Acute in Thornton, Colorado, we are searching for passionate and dedicated professionals to become part of our family. As one of the largest skilled nursing facilities in Colorado, we pride ourselves on being the top choice for rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care.

What To Expect

Assist in dietary department functions including preparation of meal trays, dishwashing and other assigned tasks

Why Skylake Post Acute?

Competitive pay

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)

401k with match (Full-time only)

Paid Time Off (Full-time only)

Sick Leave

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Fun environment and a great staff to work with!

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates

Experience as a Dietary Aide

Experience in a post-acute or skilled nursing facility a plus!

Rate: $18-$19/hour

Ready to make a difference?

Join us at Skylake Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!

General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

  • Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
  • Set up meal trays.
  • Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
  • Assist with serving the different meals.
  • Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
  • Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
  • Operate dishwasher.
  • Prepare nourishments and snacks.
  • Sweep and mop kitchen.
  • Carry out trash and garbage.
  • Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
  • To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
  • Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
  • Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
  • Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
  • Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and follow recipes.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Salary : $18 - $19

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