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Dining Assistant

Madison, SD

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Join a Team That Has Been Caring for Seniors with Heart Since 1962

Do you enjoy assisting in meal service for others? Do you have a passion for ensuring food is prepared, served, and delivered with attention to detail, safety, and compassion? If so, we are looking for a Dietary Assistant to help our residents feel nourished, comfortable, and cared for.

Here’s what you’ll do:

+ Assist with meal preparation, plating, and service according to menus and dietary guidelines

+ Serve meals and beverages to residents in the dining room or designated areas

+ Ensure proper portion sizes and correct diet textures are followed

+ Help maintain clean, welcoming dining areas

+ Accurately record food and fluid intake per facility policy

+ Observe and report changes in residents’ condition during mealtime to the Charge Nurse

+ Deliver meal trays as needed and collect trays following meals

+ Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and food service areas

+ Help train or mentor new dietary assistants (if experienced)

+ Additional job duties as required

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.

+ Exposure to hot surfaces and cleaning chemicals

+ Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods

Work Requirements:

+ Must pass a criminal background check

+ Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable)

+ Adhere to safe food handling and storage guidelines

+ Must follow infection prevention, sanitation, and safety protocols

+ Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations

Here’s what you’ll need:

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Previous dietary or long-term care experience is helpful but not required.

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful:

+ Comfortable working with the geriatric population

+ Patient and attentive to residents’ needs

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Positive attitude and willingness to learn

+ Reliable, punctual, and flexible

+ Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

+ Eager to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters

Here’s what we offer:

+ Competitive starting wage (higher based on experience)

+ Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at affordable rates

+ Holiday Pay

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Employee Meals

+ 401(k) retirement plan

For more than 60 years, Bethel Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of exceptional care to our community’s older adults. Behind every great meal is a team that cares! If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our residents’ health, comfort, and daily experience, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and become part of a community with a legacy of exceptional care!