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Dietary Aide

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes
Cleveland, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
Proudly Serving Those Who Served!

We are currently hiring a Dietary Aide at our new skilled nursing facility for veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Pay Range: $13.93 to $20.05 - based on years of experience

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

The primary function of a Dietary Aide is to assist in the preparation of food in quantities according to the menu, recipe and number of persons to be served, including setting up dining room as instructed and prepares items such as salads and beverages. Takes resident orders and serves meals to residents in a timely manner. Cleans resident eating areas, work areas, equipment and utensils according to the proper procedures, including collecting and stacking dirty dishes on cart and returns cart to kitchen, washing cooking equipment, carts, pots, pans, dishes and utensils, cleaning eating and prep surfaces, sweeping and moping floor, removing garbage, storing food in designated areas. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, resident’s representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
  • Shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full-time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
  • State of Tennessee medical, dental and health plans
  • State Health Wellness Program
  • Paid time off (vacation)
  • Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Double pay for selected holidays worked
  • Flexible spending accounts for child-care and medical expenses
  • Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
  • Free meal and drinks

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent preferred and previous experience in a long-term care or hospital setting is preferred.

Please be sure visit us at TSVH.org and https://www.facebook.com/TNVeteransHomes

to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and our great residents and employees!

~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~

Salary : $14 - $20

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