Why Join Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center?
At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, joining our team means more than accepting a position—it means becoming part of an organization that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the meaningful impact you make every day.
✔ Supportive, team-oriented environment
✔ Opportunities for advancement and career development
✔ Leadership that values and listens to staff
✔ Meaningful work where you truly make a difference
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented Dietary Aide to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will play an important part in enhancing the health, comfort, and overall dining experience of our residents by assisting with meal preparation, food service, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
As a Dietary Aide, you will work closely with the Dietary Manager, Registered Dietitian, and interdisciplinary care team to ensure residents receive nutritious meals that meet physician orders, therapeutic diets, and individual preferences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and customer service.
Prepare and portion meals, snacks, beverages, and nutritional supplements according to physician orders, therapeutic diets, and standardized recipes
Serve meals and beverages to residents in a courteous, timely, and professional manner
Assist residents during meal service as needed while promoting dignity, independence, and resident satisfaction
Set up, clean, and sanitize dining rooms, serving areas, kitchen equipment, and food preparation areas
Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and HACCP guidelines to ensure compliance with CMS, state, and local regulations
Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using approved sanitation procedures
Maintain cleanliness of refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and food preparation equipment
Assist with receiving, stocking, rotating, and organizing food and dietary supplies using proper inventory control methods
Report equipment malfunctions, food shortages, and safety concerns to the Dietary Manager promptly
Follow resident meal preferences, allergies, dietary restrictions, and special nutritional requirements
Maintain accurate documentation related to meal service, temperatures, sanitation logs, and dietary records as required
Provide exceptional customer service to residents, families, visitors, and team members
Work collaboratively with nursing and interdisciplinary departments to support resident nutritional needs
Assist with special events, holiday meals, and facility celebrations as assigned
Adhere to all facility policies, HIPAA requirements, infection control standards, and regulatory guidelines
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous dietary, food service, restaurant, healthcare, or long-term care experience preferred but not required
Food Handler's Permit or ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain if required)
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and safe food handling practices preferred
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to follow recipes, portion control guidelines, and therapeutic diet instructions
Dependable attendance and commitment to providing exceptional resident service
Genuine passion for serving seniors and contributing to their quality of life
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Care Cash Program
Referral Bonus Program
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Supportive and collaborative work environment
At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, we believe every team member contributes to the exceptional care we provide. Whether you are beginning your career in healthcare or looking to expand your experience in dietary services, we offer opportunities for professional development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Roswell, New Mexico community by providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services. Our mission is centered on compassion, dignity, and improving the quality of life for every resident we serve.
We foster a workplace culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed—professionally and personally.
Join a team where your compassion, teamwork, and commitment to quality service make a meaningful difference every day. Apply today to become part of Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center.
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds safely
Ability to work in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures and frequent exposure to food preparation equipment
Ability to assist with meal service, kitchen sanitation, and respond promptly to resident dining needs
