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