Culinary/Dietary Aide

Iowa Falls Area Development Corporation; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenic Living Communities is seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team. The Dietary Aide / Server ensures residents and guests receive nutritious meals and helps create a relaxing dining experience in our communities.

The role involves following diet orders, serving meals, and maintaining a clean, safe dining area. Training opportunities, team collaboration, and adherence to safety protocols are expected daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Serve Safe certification encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and provide friendly customer service in a restaurant-style dining setting.
• Follow diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments.
• Ensure accurate meal delivery and note any dietary restrictions.
• Assist with cleaning routines and setting up for next meal.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Attend department meetings and training sessions.
• Know and follow community rules, emergency procedures, and fire/disaster plans.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Scenic Living Communities is 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.

Desired Qualifications

The Dietary Aide / Server preferred high school graduate or have an equivalent education (GED) but not required. Serve Safe certification is encouraged but not required.

Duties

Responsibilities: Help create a restaurant-style dining experience through serving meals, customer service, and collaboration. Follow written and oral instructions, follow diet orders/tray cards and work assignments. Ensuring that meal orders are delivered accurately, and any special request or dietary restrictions are noted and followed. Perform defined work routines. Assist with cleaning routines after meals have ended and setting up for next meal. Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment. Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies as directed by Culinary Director Attend scheduled department meetings. Attend educational programs. Follow defined safety codes while performing duties. Follow Infection Control procedures. Understand community’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies. Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.