Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server (87788)

Paycom - ATS; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Company 401(k) match

PTO

Holiday Premium Pay

Volunteer Time Off

Referral Bonus

Service Award Bonus

Career Path Development

Tuition Assistance & Certification

Fun & engaging team environment

Job summary

Prairie Vista Village in Altoona, IA is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide / Server to join our senior living community. The role supports nutritious meals, follows diet orders, and helps create a welcoming dining experience for residents and guests.

The position requires adherence to safety and infection control procedures, with opportunities for career development and a collaborative team environment. Shifts typically run 6am-2:30 pm, full-time (30+ hours weekly).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Serv Safe certification encouraged but not required.
• Experience in food service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver restaurant-style dining experience through serving meals.
• Follow dietary orders and tray cards and work assignments.
• Ensure accurate meal delivery and note any special requests.
• Assist with cleaning routines after meals and prepare for the next service.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Receive and store food and supplies as directed.
• Attend scheduled department meetings and educational programs.
• Follow safety, infection control, and emergency procedures.
• Know and follow CMS, CDC guidelines and community rules.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serv Safe certification (encouraged)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Prairie Vista Village - Altoona, IA 50009, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Food Services, 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

• 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 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

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
• Maggie’s 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 or 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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