Dietary Aide

Cor Healthcare Partners; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Hiawatha Care Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support resident nutrition and dining experiences. You will prepare and serve meals, assist with tray setup, and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining area.

Part-time evening shifts (3:30PM - 8:30PM or 4:30PM - 8:15PM) with a weekend-friendly pay structure, including a weekend bonus of $5 per hour on Saturdays and Sundays. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Food service, dietary, or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to follow sanitation and safety standards.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform Dietary Aide and Server duties as assigned based on daily operational needs.
• Assist with preparing and serving meals.
• Prepare and serve salads, fruits, dry cereals, cold breads, beverages, and between-meal nourishment.
• Set up meal trays and assist with serving trays to residents.
• Collect trays and assist with meal cleanup following service.
• Wrap flatware in napkins and prepare dining areas for meal service.
• Keep kitchen work areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
• Wipe tables following meals.
• Empty trash, sweep, and mop designated areas.
• Help prevent food waste through proper portioning and food handling practices.
• Report equipment repairs and maintenance needs as necessary.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

What We Offer

Compensation: $15 per hour

Additional Pay: Eligible for an additional $5 per hour worked on Saturday and Sunday (Weekend Bonus)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance


• 401(k) with Comapny Match


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule and Employment Type

• Part-Time Evenings (3:30PM - 8:30PM)


• Part-Time Evenings (4:30PM - 8:15PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Dietary Aide and Server duties as assigned based on daily operational needs


• Assist with preparing and serving meals


• Prepare and serve salads, fruits, dry cereals, cold breads, beverages, and between-meal nourishment


• Set up meal trays and assist with serving trays to residents


• Collect trays and assist with meal cleanup following service


• Wrap flatware in napkins and prepare dining areas for meal service


• Keep kitchen work areas clean, organized, and sanitary
  
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workspaces


• Wipe tables following meals


• Empty trash, sweep, and mop designated areas


• Help prevent food waste through proper portioning and food handling practices


• Report equipment repairs and maintenance needs as necessary


• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines


• Provide excellent customer service to residents and guests


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Food service, dietary, or customer service experience preferred


• Ability to follow sanitation and safety standards


• Strong customer service and communication skills


• Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds


• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during meal service


• Ability to twist, bend, squat, crawl, kneel, and crouch as needed to perform job duties

If you are a Dietary Aide who enjoys supporting resident nutrition and creating a positive dining experience, join the Hiawatha Care Center team!