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University Park Nursing and Rehab; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Career progression planning

Leadership development summits

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Campbell Street is seeking a Dietary Aide to provide an efficient, exceptional dining experience for residents. You will prepare meals for residents at scheduled times and ensure dietary needs are met with attention to safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining kitchen sanitation, recording temperatures, and supporting the QAPI program. This role emphasizes compassionate care and reliability in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English at a minimum of 8th grade.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves beverages and meals at scheduled times.
• Ensures meals meet dietary procedures and resident rights/quality of life principles.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen equipment, counters, and storage areas.
• Records temperatures and sanitation data as required.
• Assists in maintaining storage areas and proper waste management.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Des Moines, IA 50314, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, SHIFT: 5AM - 1PM, including every other weekend

At Campbell Street, you’ll find purpose, growth, and a team that has your back. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive – personally and professionally, while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re ready to be part of a team that truly cares – we’re ready for you.

ABOUT CAMPBELL STREET

• Great Place to Work® Certified
• Same-Day Pay + Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k) Match + Certification Reimbursement

Mission: Developing Exceptional People Who Drive Extraordinary Care

SMART Values

Servant Leadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, and Transparency

Extra Perks

• Referral Bonus opportunities for ALL positions
• Succession planning – true career growth planning & opportunities
• Annual leadership development summits
• Scholarship opportunities

POSITION PURPOSE

To provide an efficient, exceptional dining experience with first-class customer service. As a Dietary Aide you will prepare meals for residents at regularly scheduled mealtimes. Dietary cooks ensure residents receive the high standard of care by providing the appropriate items for each meal in accordance to their dietary needs, ensuring the safety of food and equipment by recording temperatures, and ensuring the kitchen and dietary equipment is clean and sanitized. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Prepares and serves beverages per recipe.
• Performs food preparation, covering, storage, and labeling tasks as assigned.
• Arrange tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
• Serves meals to residents in accordance with established schedules, dietary procedures and resident rights/quality of life principles.
• Delivers nourishments and supplements to the nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
• Assists in maintaining dry storage areas and handling the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
• Avoids waste of food items and dietary supplies.
• Clears tables and removes dishes, trays, and utensils from the dining room to the dishwashing area.
• Scrapes, empties soiled dishes, disposes of waste, properly loads dish machine, and operates automated dishwashing solution dispensing systems. Records wash and rinse temperatures as requested.
• Unload dish machine and sorts clean dishes. Washes and sanitizes cooking equipment and utensils by hand as necessary.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment, utensils, counters, and preparation and storage areas as directed and according to established schedules, and facility and departmental policies for routine cleaning.
• Bags and dispose of garbage according to established procedures.
• Deliver soiled tablecloths and dietary linens to laundry.
• Reports and documents resident changes in consumption or behaviors appropriately.
• Actively participates in QAPI (Quality Assurance Process Improvement) program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services on a continuous basis with engagement of residents, family members and staff.
• Demonstrates high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs. Communicates effectively, establishes rapport and maintains relationships with residents.
• Meets requirement of regular attendance to perform job duties.
• Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our Core Values.
• Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change.
• Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

At Campbell Street, we believe in taking care of our employees just as they care for others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth. Whether you're looking for great insurance options, financial security, or educational support, we’ve got you covered.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance Policy + Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Same-Day Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At Campbell Street, your well-being, growth, and financial future matter—join us and experience the support you deserve!

Campbell Street provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Important Notice: Campbell Street will never ask candidates to pay for job placement, training, or provide banking or financial information during the hiring process. If you receive an unsolicited offer or interview request that seems suspicious, please contact us directly at [e-mail] to verify its legitimacy.

Qualifications: EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must be at least sixteen (18) years of age.
• Shall have a high school diploma, or equivalent, or be in school.
• Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English at a minimum of 8th grade proficiency.
• Possesses clear verbal and written communication skills.