Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server (87788)

Prairie Vista Village; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Company paid EAP

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday Premium Pay

Volunteer Time Off

Referral Bonus

Service Award Bonus

Career Path Development

Tuition Assistance

Engaging team environment

Job summary

Prairie Vista Village in Altoona, IA is seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team. The role ensures nutritious meals are served, follows diet orders, and supports cleaning routines for the Dietary Department to create a relaxing dining experience for residents.

The position offers 30+ hours per week in a full-time schedule, with a team-focused environment and opportunities for career development and certification support.

Qualifications

• Dietary Aide/Server entry level preferred but not required.
• Serv Safe certification is encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents and guests creating a restaurant-style dining experience.
• Follow diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments accurately.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation, and keep the dining area clean.
• Assist with setup for meals and participate in department meetings and training.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serv Safe certification (encouraged)

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 pm

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 match
• PTO
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Volunteer Time Off
• Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
• Referral Bonus
• Service Award Bonus
• Career Path Development
• Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
• Fun & engaging team environment

If 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 Director
• Attend scheduled department meetings.
• Attend educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing duties.
• Follow Infection Control procedures.
• Understand communitys fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and communitys rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

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, KS
• Maggies Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
• Westchester Village, Lenexa KS
• Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO
• Raintree Village, Lee's Summit, MO
• Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA
• Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA
• Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA
• Northridge Village, Ames, IA
• Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA

We 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.

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