Dietary Aide Jobs
Dietary Aide jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and school nutrition programs, from entry-level to senior dietary aide roles, with specializations in meal preparation, therapeutic diets, and food service sanitation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Dietary Aide / Dining Room Server – Senior Living
Arena Food Service, Inc.
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Position: Part-Time – Multiple Openings
Schedule: Approximately 20–30 hours per week, based on operational needs; weekend availability required
About the Opportunity
Arena Food Service, Inc., an established, locally owned food service management company, is seeking dependable, friendly, and service-oriented individuals to join our dining services teams at senior living communities in Springfield, Illinois.
We have multiple part-time positions available for individuals who enjoy working with seniors, providing excellent customer service, and contributing to a welcoming dining environment.
As a Dietary Aide / Dining Room Server, you will play an important role in the daily dining experience of our residents. You will assist with meal preparation, dining room setup, food and beverage service, and maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary dining areas.
We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, demonstrate patience and professionalism, and enjoy being part of a team dedicated to quality service and resident satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare dining rooms and tables for meal service, ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
- Provide attentive, courteous, restaurant-style meal and beverage service to residents and guests.
- Assist residents with menu selections and communicate requests or dietary concerns to appropriate staff.
- Follow established menus, portion guidelines, meal service procedures, and documented dietary instructions.
- Assist with basic food preparation, portioning, plating, and other kitchen responsibilities as directed.
- Clear tables, clean dining areas, and properly wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout dining rooms, service areas, kitchens, and storage spaces.
- Restock and organize food products, beverages, supplies, and service equipment.
- Follow established food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Work cooperatively with supervisors, dietary staff, and other facility departments to support efficient daily operations.
- Communicate resident feedback and service concerns to management.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the dining services operation.
Qualifications
Required:
- Friendly, professional, and respectful attitude toward residents, guests, and coworkers.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and perform multiple tasks in a busy dining environment.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and resident service.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Availability to work weekends and occasional evening shifts.
- Ability to meet the essential physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment screening, background check, and Illinois Health Care Worker Registry requirements.
Preferred:
- Previous experience in food service, restaurant dining, hospitality, senior living, or healthcare.
- Familiarity with food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Experience providing table service or assisting with meal preparation.
- Knowledge of modified diets, portion control, or dietary requirements in a senior living environment.
Previous senior living experience is helpful but not required. We welcome applicants with strong customer service skills and a willingness to learn.
Schedule and Physical Requirements
These are part-time positions, with anticipated schedules of approximately 20–30 hours per week, depending on operational needs. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary.
Weekend availability is required. Applicants should also have flexibility to work occasional evening shifts and holidays as needed.
The position involves prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying meal trays, and moving food service supplies and equipment. Duties may include lifting items weighing up to 30 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
Why Join Arena Food Service?
Arena Food Service is an established, locally owned company providing professional food service management throughout Illinois.
We believe that dining is more than simply serving meals. In a senior living community, mealtimes are an important part of each resident's day, providing opportunities for social interaction, personal attention, and an enjoyable dining experience.
Our employees play an important role in creating that experience. We value professionalism, teamwork, dependability, and a genuine commitment to treating residents and coworkers with dignity and respect.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement may be available to individuals who demonstrate initiative, dedication, and a commitment to excellence.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application outlining their relevant work experience and availability. Please indicate your availability for weekend shifts.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Arena Food Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.
Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Dietary Aide / Dining Room Server – Senior Living
Arena Food Service, Inc.
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Position: Part-Time – Multiple Openings
Schedule: Approximately 20–30 hours per week, based on operational needs; weekend availability required
About the Opportunity
Arena Food Service, Inc., an established, locally owned food service management company, is seeking dependable, friendly, and service-oriented individuals to join our dining services teams at senior living communities in Springfield, Illinois.
We have multiple part-time positions available for individuals who enjoy working with seniors, providing excellent customer service, and contributing to a welcoming dining environment.
As a Dietary Aide / Dining Room Server, you will play an important role in the daily dining experience of our residents. You will assist with meal preparation, dining room setup, food and beverage service, and maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary dining areas.
We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, demonstrate patience and professionalism, and enjoy being part of a team dedicated to quality service and resident satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare dining rooms and tables for meal service, ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
- Provide attentive, courteous, restaurant-style meal and beverage service to residents and guests.
- Assist residents with menu selections and communicate requests or dietary concerns to appropriate staff.
- Follow established menus, portion guidelines, meal service procedures, and documented dietary instructions.
- Assist with basic food preparation, portioning, plating, and other kitchen responsibilities as directed.
- Clear tables, clean dining areas, and properly wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout dining rooms, service areas, kitchens, and storage spaces.
- Restock and organize food products, beverages, supplies, and service equipment.
- Follow established food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Work cooperatively with supervisors, dietary staff, and other facility departments to support efficient daily operations.
- Communicate resident feedback and service concerns to management.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the dining services operation.
Qualifications
Required:
- Friendly, professional, and respectful attitude toward residents, guests, and coworkers.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and perform multiple tasks in a busy dining environment.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and resident service.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Availability to work weekends and occasional evening shifts.
- Ability to meet the essential physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment screening, background check, and Illinois Health Care Worker Registry requirements.
Preferred:
- Previous experience in food service, restaurant dining, hospitality, senior living, or healthcare.
- Familiarity with food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Experience providing table service or assisting with meal preparation.
- Knowledge of modified diets, portion control, or dietary requirements in a senior living environment.
Previous senior living experience is helpful but not required. We welcome applicants with strong customer service skills and a willingness to learn.
Schedule and Physical Requirements
These are part-time positions, with anticipated schedules of approximately 20–30 hours per week, depending on operational needs. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary.
Weekend availability is required. Applicants should also have flexibility to work occasional evening shifts and holidays as needed.
The position involves prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying meal trays, and moving food service supplies and equipment. Duties may include lifting items weighing up to 30 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
Why Join Arena Food Service?
Arena Food Service is an established, locally owned company providing professional food service management throughout Illinois.
We believe that dining is more than simply serving meals. In a senior living community, mealtimes are an important part of each resident's day, providing opportunities for social interaction, personal attention, and an enjoyable dining experience.
Our employees play an important role in creating that experience. We value professionalism, teamwork, dependability, and a genuine commitment to treating residents and coworkers with dignity and respect.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement may be available to individuals who demonstrate initiative, dedication, and a commitment to excellence.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application outlining their relevant work experience and availability. Please indicate your availability for weekend shifts.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Arena Food Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.
Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Priority Life Care11
- Presbyterian Homes & Services6
- The Waters3
- Saint Therese2
- Prestige Care2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dietary aide jobs.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Current food handler certification or ServSafe card
- Ability to follow therapeutic and modified-texture diet guidelines
- Experience with tray assembly, portioning, and sanitation procedures
- Physical ability to stand, lift, and move throughout a full shift
- Basic knowledge of infection control and healthcare dietary regulations
Tips for Your Dietary Aide Job Search
Tailor your resume to food safety
Dietary aide postings almost always require a food handler certification or ServSafe credential. List yours with the issuing body and expiration date near the top of your resume, so hiring managers spot it before they read anything else.
Highlight therapeutic diet experience specifically
Generic 'meal prep' language blends in with any kitchen job. If you've prepared pureed, low-sodium, diabetic, or texture-modified meals, name those diet types directly on your resume. Facilities prioritize candidates who understand clinical nutrition guidelines.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dietary aide openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target facility type in your search
Skilled nursing facilities, acute-care hospitals, and school cafeterias all hire dietary aides but have different pace, schedule, and certification expectations. Narrowing by facility type helps you apply to roles where your background is a natural fit rather than a stretch.
Prepare for a working interview
Many long-term care facilities ask finalists to do a brief hands-on demonstration covering tray assembly, portion control, or labeling. Refresh yourself on standard tray-line procedures and any diet-coding systems you've used so you're ready for a practical skills check, not just questions.
Negotiate schedule before accepting an offer
Dietary departments run early-morning, evening, and weekend shifts that differ sharply from role to role. Ask the hiring manager exactly which shifts the open position covers before you accept, so there are no surprises once you start.
Dietary Aide Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dietary aides?
Priority Life Care, Presbyterian Homes & Services, and The Waters are hiring the most dietary aides right now, with openings concentrated in Minnesota, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Long-term care networks and hospital systems tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many dietary aide jobs are remote?
About 0% of dietary aide openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The small share of remote-eligible positions tends to involve administrative dietary support tasks, such as meal planning coordination or diet order data entry, rather than direct food service work.
How do you become a dietary aide?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then complete a food handler safety course to get certified, since most employers require it before your first shift. Applying for entry-level openings at long-term care facilities or school nutrition programs gives you supervised experience with tray assembly, therapeutic diets, and sanitation protocols that build your credentials quickly.
Can you get hired as a dietary aide with little or no experience?
Yes, many facilities hire dietary aides with no prior food service experience as long as you hold a food handler certification and can demonstrate reliability. Emphasizing any customer-facing work, attention to detail in past jobs, and willingness to learn diet-coding systems helps you stand out when your direct experience is limited.
What does the dietary aide interview process look like?
Most dietary aide interviews start with a brief phone screen covering your availability and certification status, followed by an in-person meeting where a dietary manager or HR coordinator asks about food safety practices, teamwork, and your experience with special diets. Some facilities add a short practical component where you assemble a sample tray or demonstrate proper portioning before a final offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to dietary aide jobs?
You can find and apply to dietary aide jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, facility preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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