Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server (88155)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

Referral bonus

Service award bonus

Career path development

Tuition assistance & certification

Job summary

Prairie Vista Village in Altoona, IA is hiring a Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team as a Server. This role delivers nutritious meals, supports dining experiences, and upholds safety and cleanliness standards in a boutique senior living community.

We offer full-time hours (8-hour shifts), competitive wages with shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you have a passion for seniors and a friendly, service-oriented approach, apply today.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and support residents in a restaurant-style dining experience.
• Follow diet orders and tray cards, ensuring accuracy and special requests are noted.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards and keep the dining and kitchen areas clean.
• Assist in receiving and storing supplies and setting up for meals.
• Attend department meetings and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Customer service

Meal service

Food safety

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server (88155)# Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server (88155)Prairie Vista Village - Altoona, IA 50009## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryFood Services## 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) positions.* **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 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 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