A Dietary Aide works in kitchens such as hospital kitchens where cooking is done to meet specific dietary requirements. Assists with food preparation and other tasks.
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SPJST Senior Living
Occupation:
Personal Care Aides
Location:
Taylor, TX - 76574
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
08/14/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/17/2026
Expires:
10/16/2026
Job #: 17055917
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
12 Month(s) Age
18 and up Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Benefits Help for . Full job description
S.P.J.S.T SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE
DIETARY
AIDE DEPARTMENT
Dietary
REPORT TO
Dietary Service Manager WAGE:
Hourly
WORK HOURS
Variable
JOB SUMMARY
Preparing and delivering food for residents according to their diets, while maintaining kitchen and dining areas clean.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Properly wash, sanitize, and store all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
Assist in tray assembly and deliver carts to the appropriate nursing or dining areas.
Dispose of refuse according to departmental policy and procedures.
Assemble and deliver floor supplies according to the posted standards.
Put food and supplies away following the correct rotation (first in, first out).
Ability to prepare all foods according to the menu and the standardized recipes in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of food as indicated on the spreadsheet and the recipes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIROMENT
Indoors
Self-paced, requiring the ability to work quickly in an oftentimes fast-paced, demanding work area.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting:
1-2 hours per 8-hour work shift. Alternatives frequently to standing or walking.
Standing:
3-4 hours per 8-hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.
Walking:
2-3 hours in an 8-hour work shift. Alternates frequency to standing and occasionally to sitting.
1-10 lbs. Continuously Equipment, food, and supplies. 11-20 lbs. Frequently Equipment, food, and supplies. 21-35 lbs. Occasionally Equipment, food, and supplies. 36-50 lbs. Rarely Box of supplies. 51-75 lbs. Rarely Box of supplies.
Carrying:
Weight:
Frequency:
Objects:
1-10 lbs. Continuously Equipment, food, and supplies. 11-20 lbs. Occasionally Equipment, food, and supplies. 21-35 lbs. Rarely Equipment, food, and supplies. 36-50 lbs. Rarely Box of supplies. 51-75 lbs. Rarely Box of supplies.
Bending:
Frequently Squatting:
Occasionally Kneeling:
Occasionally Crawling:
Rarely Climbing:
Rarely-Stairs (Frequently for multi-level and basement facilities)
Reaching:
Continuously Grasping:
Continuously Fine Manipulation:
Continuously Ability to ensure duties are completed in a timely, efficient manner according to the schedule.
Ability to function as a team member.
Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements.
Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and handicapped people.
Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights.
Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
TFER (Texas Food Established Rules) food handler certificate must be obtained within 60 days upon hire.
Ability to comply with company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Ability to read and write the English language.