Compassionate Dietary Aide — Dining Services

Cascade Living Group; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health Insurance (for those eligible)

401k with company match

Perks at Work discount program

Generous paid time off

Education Assistance

Job summary

Cascade Living Group in Oregon City is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide (Dining Services Associate) to create a safe, comfortable dining experience for residents. You’ll assist with meal service, prepare dining spaces, and help ensure residents receive nutritious meals with compassionate, professional care.

The role requires first aid and food handler or Serve Safe certification, reliable transportation, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varied shifts on-site in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Must possess current first aid certification and a current food handler’s or serve safe certification
• Reliable transportation and dependable punctuality
• Effective communicator who connects with staff, residents and their families
• Demonstrate active listening techniques, gain support by treating others with dignity and respect
• Compassionate individuals who will represent our community in a positive and professional manner
• Strong customer service skills with ability to problem solve
• Ownership attitude who is able to stay focused despite interruptions throughout the day
• Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Prepare dining room for all meals, completing the pre-meal procedures
• Fill resident food requests, transport food to dining room or deliver service trays to resident’s units
• Establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff
• Use proper tasting techniques to understand the flavor of all entrees and have knowledge of their ingredients, prior to meal service.
• Demonstrate organizational skills around time management
• Ability to understand menus and answer questions that might arise
• Ensure cleanliness in both kitchen and dining room
• Actively participates as a member of a team and is committed to working toward goals set by management
• Promote the mission, values and beliefs of Cascade Living

Skills

First aid certification

Food handler/Serve Safe certification

Effective communication

Active listening

Compassionate

Customer service

Dependability

Time management

Flexible hours

Job description

Cascade Living Group in Oregon City is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide (Dining Services Associate) to create a safe, comfortable dining experience for residents. You’ll assist with meal service, prepare dining spaces, and help ensure residents receive nutritious meals with compassionate, professional care.

The role requires first aid and food handler or Serve Safe certification, reliable transportation, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varied shifts on-site in Oregon.