Culinary/Dietary Aide

Northridge-Village; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 34,385,000 - 45,847,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday Premium Pay

Volunteer Time Off

Referral Bonus

Service Award Bonus

Tuition Assistance & Certification

Career Path Development

Job summary

Northridge Village, located in Ames, IA, seeks a Culinary/Dietary Aide to ensure residents receive nutritious meals and a pleasant dining experience. The role involves serving meals, following diet orders, and assisting with daily routines in the Dietary Department.

The position supports a family-like culture, offers benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a multi-site retirement community family.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school graduate or GED.
• Serv Safe certification is encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and create a restaurant-style dining experience.
• Follow diet orders and tray cards; ensure accurate meal delivery.
• Maintain proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with cleaning routines after meals and setting up for next meal.
• Receive and store food and supplies as directed.
• Attend department meetings and educational programs.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures and participate in drills.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serv Safe certification (encouraged)

Job description

Northridge Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5-star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.Shifts: In general, we offer 8 shifts. We have openings for full-time (30+ hours weekly) and part-time (up to 29 hours weekly) positions.Days: 6am-2:30pm (Full-Time)Evenings: 4pm-7:30pm (Part-Time)Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.401(k) with company matchPTOHoliday Premium PayVolunteer Time OffCompetitive Wages & Shift DifferentialsReferral BonusService Award BonusCareer Path DevelopmentTuition Assistance & Certification Course PaymentFun & engaging team environmentIf you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!Role:We are seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team! The Dietary Aide / Server ensures our residents and guests receive nutritious meals, performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department, and helps to create a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience in our communities.Responsibilities:Culinary/Dietary Aide helps create a restaurant-style dining experience through serving meals, customer service, and collaboration.Culinary/Dietary Aide follows written and oral instructions, follow diet orders/tray cards and work assignments.Culinary/Dietary Aide ensures that meal orders are delivered accurately, and any special request or dietary restrictions are noted and followed.Culinary/Dietary Aide performs defined work routines.Culinary/Dietary Aide assists with cleaning routines after meals have ended and setting up for next meal.Culinary/Dietary Aide follows proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment.Culinary/Dietary Aide assists in receiving and storing food and supplies as directed by Culinary DirectorCulinary/Dietary Aide attends scheduled department meetings.Culinary/Dietary Aide attends educational programs.Culinary/Dietary Aide follows defined safety codes while performing duties.Culinary/Dietary Aide follows Infection Control procedures.Culinary/Dietary Aide understands community’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.Culinary/Dietary Aide be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Qualifications:The Culinary/Dietary Aide preferred high school graduate or have an equivalent education (GED) but not required. Serv Safe certification is encouraged but not required.Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:Colonial Village, Overland Park, KSMaggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KSWestchester Village, Lenexa KSLinden Woods Village, Gladstone, MORaintree Village, Lee's Summit, MOPrairie Vista Village, Altoona, IATerrace Glen Village, Marion, IACedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IANorthridge Village, Ames, IAKennybrook Village, Grimes, IAScenic Living Communities, Iowa Falls, IAWe are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.#DietaryAide #CulinaryAide #FoodServiceWorker #Server #SeniorCare #ResidentCare #SeniorLiving #nrv2024