Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server

Paycom - ATS; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) with company match

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Holiday Premium Pay

Referral Bonus

Career Path Development

Tuition Assistance & Certification

Job summary

Prairie Vista Village is seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team in Altoona, IA. The role focuses on serving meals, supporting a pleasant dining experience, and following diet orders to ensure resident nutrition and satisfaction.

The position offers full-time hours, a team-based environment, and opportunities for growth. Eligibility includes a high school diploma or GED; ServSafe certification is encouraged but not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and contribute to a restaurant-style dining experience.
• Follow written and oral instructions and diet orders.
• Ensure accurate meal delivery and respect special requests or dietary restrictions.
• Perform assigned work routines and maintain cleanliness after meals.
• Assist with cleaning, setup for next meal, and food safety procedures.
• Attend department meetings and participate in educational programs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

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 an opening for full-time (30+ hours weekly) position.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