Dietary Aide
Americare Senior Living, El Paso, TX, United States
Your Role as the Dietary Services Aide
Skilled Nursing
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented
Dietary Services Aide
to support meal preparation, service, and sanitation in our skilled nursing community. This role helps ensure residents, families, visitors, and staff receive accurate, timely meal service while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment.
Summary
The Dietary Services Aide assists with food preparation, meal service, and kitchen sanitation while following dietary guidelines, health regulations, and Americare’s standards of care. This role supports resident satisfaction and safety through teamwork, attention to detail, and a service-focused mindset.
This role may also be known as:
Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide.
What You’ll Do
Assist with food preparation for residents, visitors, and staff, including special events and activities
Attend and serve food during in-service or staff meetings as requested
Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitary conditions
Set and clear tables before and after meals
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining area
Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices
Adhere to Americare’s Mission, Vision, Hometown Hospitality, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values
Support the dietary team with additional duties as assigned
What You Bring
Qualifications
Must be at least 16 years of age
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers
Ability to follow supervisor instructions safely and efficiently
Commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality and professionalism
Adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations
Physical Demands
Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
Lift or carry up to 25 lbs.; push and pull up to 50 lbs.
Reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend as needed
Safety Requirements
Follow all safety policies, including use of carts for moving items
Wear skid‑resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls
Use protective hand equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, or hot surfaces
Utilize required PPE such as gloves, hairnets, and beard guards when handling food
Report work‑related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
Participate in company drug testing procedures
Work Environment
This role operates in a professional kitchen environment, utilizing stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, coolers, and other food service equipment. The environment is indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Join Americare Senior Living and help deliver quality meals and warm hospitality to residents in our Skilled Nursing community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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Skilled Nursing
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented
Dietary Services Aide
to support meal preparation, service, and sanitation in our skilled nursing community. This role helps ensure residents, families, visitors, and staff receive accurate, timely meal service while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment.
Summary
The Dietary Services Aide assists with food preparation, meal service, and kitchen sanitation while following dietary guidelines, health regulations, and Americare’s standards of care. This role supports resident satisfaction and safety through teamwork, attention to detail, and a service-focused mindset.
This role may also be known as:
Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide.
What You’ll Do
Assist with food preparation for residents, visitors, and staff, including special events and activities
Attend and serve food during in-service or staff meetings as requested
Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitary conditions
Set and clear tables before and after meals
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining area
Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices
Adhere to Americare’s Mission, Vision, Hometown Hospitality, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values
Support the dietary team with additional duties as assigned
What You Bring
Qualifications
Must be at least 16 years of age
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers
Ability to follow supervisor instructions safely and efficiently
Commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality and professionalism
Adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations
Physical Demands
Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
Lift or carry up to 25 lbs.; push and pull up to 50 lbs.
Reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend as needed
Safety Requirements
Follow all safety policies, including use of carts for moving items
Wear skid‑resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls
Use protective hand equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, or hot surfaces
Utilize required PPE such as gloves, hairnets, and beard guards when handling food
Report work‑related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
Participate in company drug testing procedures
Work Environment
This role operates in a professional kitchen environment, utilizing stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, coolers, and other food service equipment. The environment is indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Join Americare Senior Living and help deliver quality meals and warm hospitality to residents in our Skilled Nursing community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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