The posting
Dietary Aide
Location: Lake Providence, LA
Pay: $10.00/HR
Schedule: Full-time (Split)
- 4 days on/2 days off
- Shift Times: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Weekend and holiday availability is required
Cypress at Lake Providence is proud to be a part of the Volare Health family of skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers.
We’re looking for a dependable and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our team! In this role, you’ll help prepare and serve meals while creating a clean, welcoming dining experience for our residents. Your work directly contributes to the comfort, care, and well-being of the people we serve.
What You'll Do
As a Dietary Aide, you will help ensure residents receive safe, appealing, and properly prepared meals.
- Assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas.
- Ensure plate warmers and hot base units are properly heated.
- Verify that steam tables are heated to the appropriate temperature.
- Ensure each meal tray contains the correct food items and accurate serving portions.
- Use appropriate serving utensils and maintain required food temperatures.
- Record and review food temperatures before tray-line service.
- Ensure trays are attractively arranged and properly garnished.
- Check that silverware, cups, dishes, and other items are clean and ready for service.
- Make sure plate covers are clean and dry.
- Monitor and record food preparation shortages or excesses after tray-line service and communicate concerns to the supervisor.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
What We're Looking For
- Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe certification, as required by state regulations.
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
- Positive and respectful attitude toward residents, families, and coworkers.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Successful completion of a drug screening, criminal background check, and reference check.
Benefits & Perks
We value our employees and offer benefits designed to support you both at work and at home.
- Flexible scheduling options
- Career advancement opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status.
Join Our Team!
At Cypress at Lake Providence, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while building your own career. If you’re dependable, caring, and ready to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and join the Cypress at Lake Providence team!



