Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

At Aspire Senior Living , our mission is to transform lives through Accountability, Service, Passion, Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence . With an unwavering commitment to our residents and an employee-focused approach, we create a brighter future for our communities and empower our team to deliver exceptional care and support.

Position Overview

Aspire Senior Living is seeking a dependable, friendly, and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our Dietary team.

The Dietary Aide plays an important role in creating a positive dining experience for our residents by assisting with meal preparation, meal service, dining room setup, sanitation, and kitchen cleanup.

This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, interacting with seniors, and helping provide nutritious meals in a welcoming environment.

What You'll Do

Meal Preparation & Service

• Assist with basic food preparation, including portioning, assembling, and preparing menu items as directed.
• Prepare cold foods, salads, desserts, beverages, and other items according to established menus and instructions.
• Assist with meal assembly and portion control to ensure meals are accurate and appealing.
• Serve meals and beverages to residents in dining areas or resident rooms as directed.
• Follow resident meal tickets, menus, and dietary instructions carefully.
• Help ensure meals are served accurately and in a timely manner.

Dining Room & Resident Experience

• Set up dining rooms and serving areas before meals.
• Prepare tables, utensils, beverages, condiments, and other dining supplies.
• Greet and interact with residents in a friendly, respectful, and compassionate manner.
• Assist residents during meal service as appropriate and within the scope of the position.
• Respond to resident requests and communicate dietary preferences or concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Help create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming dining environment.
• Clear tables and collect trays following meal service.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Follow established food-handling, sanitation, infection prevention, and safety procedures.
• Practice proper hand hygiene and use appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
• Monitor and document food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures as assigned.
• Assist with washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, cookware, and food-service equipment.
• Clean and sanitize dining areas, work surfaces, equipment, and kitchen areas.
• Follow proper procedures for food storage, labeling, dating, and rotation.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable food safety and regulatory requirements.

Stocking & Organization

• Assist with receiving, stocking, and organizing food and dietary supplies.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) practices when rotating food products.
• Maintain clean and organized refrigerators, freezers, pantries, and storage areas.
• Monitor supplies and notify the Dietary Manager or Supervisor when items need to be replenished.
• Report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, or food-safety issues promptly.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with Dietary Cooks, Dietary leadership, Nursing, and other community team members.
• Follow menus, recipes, dietary instructions, and supervisor direction.
• Communicate resident requests, dietary concerns, or changes to the appropriate team member.
• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Support a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred or required based on applicable facility/state requirements.
• Previous food service, restaurant, dietary, healthcare, senior living, or long-term care experience preferred, but not required where applicable.
• Basic knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety is preferred.
• Ability to follow menus, meal tickets, recipes, written instructions, and verbal directions.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when following resident dietary requirements.
• Friendly and compassionate approach when interacting with older adults.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced food-service environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow food safety and infection prevention procedures.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed based on resident meal schedules.

Bring More to the Table

At Aspire Senior Living, dining is more than serving a meal. It's an important part of our residents' day and an opportunity to provide great service, meaningful interaction, and a welcoming experience.

As a Dietary Aide , you'll help make sure our residents receive meals in a clean, safe, friendly, and caring environment.

If you're dependable, hardworking, team-oriented, and enjoy helping others, we'd love to meet you!

Apply Today and grow your career with Aspire Senior Living!

Accountability. Service. Passion. Integrity. Resilience. Excellence.