Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server

Cedar Ridge Village; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, & vision plans

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday premium pay

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance & certification

Career path development

Fun & engaging team environment

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Village in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team. The role focuses on delivering restaurant-style dining experiences, serving meals, and assisting with dietary orders in a warm, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities include following diet orders, ensuring accurate meal delivery, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards in the dining area to support quality senior care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Serv Safe certification encouraged but not required.
• Ability to follow dietary orders and maintain sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and support residents with dining.
• Follow diet orders and tray cards.
• Maintain clean dining areas and assist with sanitation.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Cedar Ridge 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 4 and 8 hour shifts. We have openings 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 #crv2024