Caring Dining Server & Nutrition Aide (FT/PT)

theorchards; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Commuter Reimbursement

Onsite Gym

Competitive Wages

Job summary

The Orchards is hiring a Server/Nutrition Services Diet Aide to provide table service in community dining rooms. Full time and part time shifts available, with early morning schedules.

The role emphasizes exemplary resident service, adherence to dietary standards, and participation in on-the-job training. Responsibilities include trayline support, meal preparation, order taking, and safe, sanitary operation.

Qualifications

• Six months' experience as a diet aide preferred but not required; on-the-job training available.
• Food Handler card obtainable after hire.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• Ability to interpret standardized recipes and diet orders.
• Customer service mindset with empathy for elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre- and post-meal time checklists for skilled nursing trayline and dining services.
• Prepare meal trays and understand therapeutic diets menus.
• Take resident orders graciously and courteously, listen with patience.
• Clear dished from dining room tables before, during, and after meals.
• Assist with preparation and portioning of nourishments, snacks, salads and desserts.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Customer service

Reliability

Team player

Active listening

Education

Six months experience as a diet aide (preferred)

Tools

Food Handler card

Job description

The Orchards is hiring a Server/Nutrition Services Diet Aide to provide table service in community dining rooms. Full time and part time shifts available, with early morning schedules.

The role emphasizes exemplary resident service, adherence to dietary standards, and participation in on-the-job training. Responsibilities include trayline support, meal preparation, order taking, and safe, sanitary operation.