Dietary Aide

EMY Healthcare; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hiawatha Care Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and dining operations. This cross-trained role will include some shifts as a Dietary Aide and others as a Server, depending on daily needs.

The position focuses on resident nutrition, satisfaction, and safety while delivering quality dining support and friendly customer service. Compensation starts at $15 per hour, with an additional $5 per hour on weekends.

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 experience

Customer service

Sanitation and safety standards

Reliable attendance

Team communication

Job description

Hiawatha Care Center is actively hiring a Dietary Aide to support meal service and dining operations. This position is cross-trained and will work some shifts as a Dietary Aide and other shifts as a Server, depending on operational needs. The Dietary Aide plays an important role in resident nutrition, satisfaction, and safety while helping ensure residents receive quality dining support and excellent customer service.

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