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Dietary Aide

The Rehabilitation Center of Independence
Independence, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2026 CLOSED ON 3/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at The Rehabilitation Center of Independence?

The Rehabilitation Center of Independence is under new management!

*Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees*

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Variable Shift

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid-Time Off


Great Work Culture!

To provide the best resident care, we promote a culture that is both employee and patient based. We build on trust, compassion and strong communication. We reward our employees with competitive wages, raises and bonuses. Come for the job but stay for the challenge!

We are establishing a culture that meeds the needs of the residents and staff with a great deal of us speaking Navajo and Spanish. We offer a rich cultural menu that is embedded in our fun activies between employees and residents! We take a family approach which makes our facility feel like home! Don't be a stranger come apply today! We accept walk-in interviews 1800 S Swope Dr, Independence, MO 64057, USA We accept walk-in interviews!

Your Job Summary

The Dietary Aide will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center. Maintains an attractive and sanitary dining room, meal service and delivery.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
  • Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
  • Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
  • Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
  • Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
  • Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
  • Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; Takes trash to dumpster as assigned; Washes pots and pans as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent.
  • One year’s work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred


The Rehabilitation Center of Independence provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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