Dietary Aide

Frontier Senior Living; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to enhance the quality of life for residents. This role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining a clean dining environment, and ensuring that residents receive exceptional service. Join a supportive team that values initiative and fosters respect, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of the elderly. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about serving the needs of seniors. If you are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with competitive match

Short Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Qualifications

• Good communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Ability to lift and transport residents safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness in dining and kitchen areas.
• Deliver room service trays and monitor dining services.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to lift at least 30 pounds

Familiarity with elderly population

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a new best friend, card-game companion, or gardening guru? Then consider working with one of our light, bright, and beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care communities – where our residents are #1 and our team members shine!

Dietary Aide

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Dietary Aide to join Where The Heart Is community located in Burlington, Washington.

Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.

Dietary Aides are responsible for the delivery of services provided by the Food Service Department. They coordinate and communicate with all food services and other team members in maintaining a holistic perspective of care and services for each resident. They assist the Dining Services team in the preparation and presentation of the highest quality meals and service, and perform duties as required for the smooth operation of the Dining Services Department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• As directed, performs all dietary services mentioned in the Resident Handbook and Care Plan.
• Supports food services programs that will stimulate and maximize the unique interests and attributes for each resident.
• Promptly resolves any potential food services and care coordination problems with all involved team members and team leaders.
• Under the direction of the supervisor, assists all food service personnel in whatever manner necessary to properly serve the residents. Fills drinking glasses as needed. Sets and resets all tables in the dining room as needed.
• Monitors salad bar, beverage, and service stations. Refills whatever is needed as directed.
• Helps the cook with serving all meals and assists in cleaning dining room tables and dining area if necessary upon request by supervisor.
• Washes all utensils, chinaware, eating silverware, and glassware for reset of the dining area. Washes and dries coffee pots and cleans coffee urn to include the beverage bar and additional areas as assigned.
• Cleans up the entire dish room, including washing floor mats, draining and cleaning the dishwasher, and shining stainless steel. Cleans and organizes the janitor's closet. Sweeps and mops dish room and kitchen floors, storage areas, the employee break room, and delivery entrance as scheduled or requested by management. Vacuums dining room floor as needed.
• Delivers room service trays as instructed.
• Presents a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident’s unique needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Push, pull, lift at least 30 pounds. Frequent transporting of residents in a wheelchair.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written; English language skills adequate to allow communication with residents and staff, and to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population.
• Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal instructions.

Frontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living, LLC offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Senior Living team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free Workplace