Job Title: Dietary Aide
Location: On-site, Wellspring Skilled Nursing & Rehab Fairview
Reports to: Housekeeping and Dining Services Manager
Position Type: Full-time | Hourly
Accepting applications through August 19, 2026.
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a full-time, Dietary Aide to join our team at the Skilled Nursing and Rehab campus in Fairview.
Responsibilities
- Ability to maintain and self-direct dining responsibilities within a timely manner according to the dining schedule
- Prepare workstation for food tray line as well as operating large dining carts with trays of meals.
- Serve residents at designated tables following special diets, food and beverage
preference and intolerances
- Work position assigned in dish room, assist with maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area by sweeping, mopping, taking care of garbage, busing and washing tables.
- Promote a positive work environment through professional conduct, teamwork and a helpful, positive attitude to all co-workers and customers
- Support and promotes resident and client rights and allows for privacy, dignity, and well-being of all
- Efficient time management and prioritization of work
- Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances
- Participate in staff meetings and education programs designated for attendance
- Perform other duties and achieves other results as assigned
Qualifications
- Reliable and committed to teamwork.
- Compassion for seniors.
- Able to work independently and together as a team.
- Dedication to maintaining a high standard of customer service.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
- Prior senior services or dining experience is preferred.
Schedule and Compensation
- Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Schedule: Morning Shift and Evening Shift rotation - 8 hour shifts
- Weekends: Every other weekend rotation
- On-Call: None
- Pay Rate: $14.00 / hour
- Pay flexibility: Access your earned wages anytime with DailyPay.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plans + matching
- Training and support to succeed in your role.
- Meaningful connections with residents and team members.
- Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program.
- DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime.
- A caring, mission-driven team environment where your work makes a difference.
Location
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1390 Maple Dr
Fairview, MI 48621
Join Wellspring and use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of seniors in Fairview. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional senior care.
Full job description provided during the interview.
