Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server

Prairie Vista Village; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

EAP

401(k) with match

PTO

Holiday pay

Referral bonus

Career path development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Prairie Vista Village in Altoona, IA is seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team. You will help create a restaurant-style dining experience by serving meals, ensuring accuracy, and following dietary orders while providing friendly resident service.

You will assist with food safety and sanitation, support cleaning routines, and participate in department meetings and training to deliver nutritious meals in a caring, family-like environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help create a restaurant-style dining experience through serving meals and customer service.
• Follow diet orders, tray cards and work assignments; ensure accurate meal delivery.
• Assist in cleaning routines and setting up for next meals; maintain sanitation.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies as directed by Culinary Director.
• Attend department meetings and educational programs; follow safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Prairie Vista 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 hour shifts. We have openings for full-time (30+ hours weekly) and part-time (up to 29 hours weekly) positions.Days: 6am-2:30 pmBenefits: 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: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 DirectorAttend 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.Qualifications:The Dietary Aide / Server 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, 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