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Dietary Aide - FT/PT/PRN
Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center - Cheyenne, WY

Join the outstanding team at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center, where our core values-Caring, Truthful, Excellence, Outcome-Oriented, and Willingness to Learn-shape every interaction and decision we make. At Polaris, ensuring that every resident feels genuinely cared for is our highest priority.

Position:

Dietary Aide

Location:

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center Cheyenne Wyoming

Job Summary:

As a Dietary Aide at Polaris, you play a vital role in providing our residents with nutritious, well-balanced meals tailored to their health needs and preferences. You'll support the kitchen team in food preparation, service, sanitation, and inventory, all while ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming dining experience that promotes our residents' overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Service:

• Prepare and serve meals according to specified dietary requirements and portion sizes
• Follow recipes and maintain a clean, sanitary cooking environment
• Assemble meal trays accurately and accommodate resident substitutions as needed
• Serve snacks and beverages between meals as directed
• Assist with special diets, food allergies, and therapeutic meal plans

Sanitation & Maintenance:

• Sanitize kitchen equipment, dining areas, and utensils regularly
• Clean serving areas, mop floors, and dispose of trash according to safety standards
• Maintain a safe, organized kitchen and food storage environment

Other Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with dietary and nursing staff to address residents' dietary concerns
• Review menus and ensure trays match diet orders
• Help train new nutrition services staff and students
• Monitor and restock supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels

Must-Have Qualities:

• Compassionate & Patient: Deliver service with empathy and kindness
• Attention to Detail: Follow recipes and dietary guidelines precisely
• Team Player: Collaborate with coworkers across departments to meet resident needs
• Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of safe food handling and sanitation practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in food service or healthcare dietary support preferred but not required-we will train the right candidate!

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is proud to be a workplace that values growth, learning, and compassion. Join us and bring purpose to your work-one meal, one resident, and one meaningful moment at a time. Become the best version of yourself for the care and consistency of the best residential care