Dietary Aide

Chariton Specialty Care; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Iowa is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support nursing home dining services. You will assist with food preparation, portioning, tray delivery, and table cleanup while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Join a compassionate team across communities, with opportunities for training, competitive pay, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete training in Food Safety and Sanitation.
• Healthcare dietary setting experience a plus.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Serve hot and cold food portions to residents.
• Set up and clear tables; transport food carts.
• Deliver trays to rooms with excellent customer service.
• Clean and maintain sanitary work areas.

Skills

Food prep

Customer service

Follow instructions

Job description

Dietary Aide

Schedule/Shifts Available: Part-time ; mix of days and evenings, weekends

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our dietary team!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa.If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing all duties related to food table service including serving hot and cold food portions to residents
• Complete the set up and clearing of tables, as well as transporting food carts
• Bring trays to rooms while delivering exceptional customer service
• Cleaning duties while maintaining safe and sanitary work areas

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete training in Food, Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets.
• Experience in a healthcare dietary setting a plus!
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.