Dietary Aide

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care

. Perform tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeCrystal Lake • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food preparation and service within a nursing center, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations while providing quality nutrition care to residents. Capable of cross-training as a dietary cook and maintaining a sanitary dining environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Dietary ExperienceFood Service ComplianceNutritional CareCommunication SkillsCross-Training Ability

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Food PreparationMeal ServiceSanitation PracticesNutritional Food DeliveryFood Handling Monitoring

Soft Skills

Energetic PersonalityProfessional ImagePassion for Working with Seniors

Industry Keywords

LTCSNFALMCFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center
Maintain an attractive and sanitary dining room, meal service, and delivery
Prepare and serve meals according to the menu
Monitor food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning methods
Safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents
Ensure quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations
Cross-train as a dietary cook and perform a dual role

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma, or equivalent, required
Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
A fire and passion for working with seniors
A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
Professional image in both appearance and behavior
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to cross-train as a cook and hold a dual-role
Ability to comply with Federal, State and Local regulations for food service and nutrition care

Benefits

Comp & perks

Advanced Pay
Financial Literacy Classes
Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
Child Care Discount
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) for Eligible Locations
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Exclusive Tutera Perks
Tutera University
Advancement Opportunities
Competitive starting wage
Stability at a family-owned company founded in 1985