Dietary Aide

American-Baptist-Homes-of-the-Midwest-; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan with employer 1

Accident and critical illness coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Elm Crest Senior Living Community in Harlan, IA seeks a full-time Dietary Aide to join our dining services. You will support meal service operations and help ensure residents receive nutritious meals in a welcoming environment. Shifts run within 5:00 AM–8:00 PM, with weekends and holidays required.

A high school diploma or equivalent, reliable attendance, and good customer service are essential. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, life and AD&D, disability plans, a 403(b) retirement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule within operating hours.
• Availability for weekend and holiday shifts.
• Reliable attendance and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dining areas before meal service.
• Assist with serving food and beverages to residents and guests.
• Transport meals to residents when needed.
• Support kitchen staff with food preparation tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in dining and food service areas.
• Assist with dishwashing, stocking, and other kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide | Elm Crest Senior Living Community | Harlan, IA

Do you enjoy helping others and creating a positive dining experience? Elm Crest Senior Living Community is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide to join our team. In this role, you'll support meal service operations and help ensure residents receive nutritious meals in a welcoming environment.

Our kitchen operates from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week, and team members must be available to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare dining areas before meal service
• Assist with serving food and beverages to residents and guests
• Transport meals to residents when needed
• Support kitchen staff with food preparation tasks
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in dining and food service areas
• Assist with dishwashing, stocking, and other kitchen duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work a flexible schedule within operating hours
• Availability for weekend and holiday shifts
• Reliable attendance and strong customer service skills

Preferred

• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or dining services
• Experience working in a healthcare, senior living, or rehabilitation setting

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-sponsored life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer contributions
• Accident and critical illness insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 40 hours per week
• Shifts scheduled between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Why Join Elm Crest?

At Elm Crest, every meal is an opportunity to connect with residents and make a meaningful impact on their day. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and providing exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.