Compassionate Dietary Aide — Part-Time Shifts

StoryPoint Group; Johnston, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support meal service for residents in our Iowa-based facility. The role includes preparing and plating meals, ensuring proper portioning and sanitation, and coordinating with the kitchen team to maintain smooth service.

Responsibilities span transporting foods, maintaining logs, stocking stations, and assisting with daily cleaning. The position emphasizes safety, hygiene, and positive interactions with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) or technical school.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage meal service for 20 residents.
• Some food service work experience required.
• Great communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Handle, transport and plate food for residents, guests and employees.
• Plate food according to the planned menu using standard recipes.
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures that sufficient food is prepped and/or prepared.
• Communicates with supervisor of shortages or outages.
• Ensures freshness, cooking status and proper temperature of all food being served.
• Maintain all daily logs, postings and documentation required for meal services.
• Stocks and cleans station for next shift.
• Follows proper food rotation policies.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any discrepancies to executive chef.
• Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from satellite kitchens.
• Sets up service line and prepare for meal service.
• Wash, sanitize and properly store dishes and utensils from meal services.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support meal service for residents in our Iowa-based facility. The role includes preparing and plating meals, ensuring proper portioning and sanitation, and coordinating with the kitchen team to maintain smooth service.

Responsibilities span transporting foods, maintaining logs, stocking stations, and assisting with daily cleaning. The position emphasizes safety, hygiene, and positive interactions with residents and staff.