Dietary Aide

Care Initiatives; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Panora Specialty Care in Panora, IA, is hiring a Dietary Staff member for Part Time Days to join Care Initiatives' compassionate dietary team. You will help serve meals, set up and clear tables, deliver trays, and keep work areas clean and sanitary.

Training in Food Safety, Sanitation, and Modified Diets is available; healthcare dietary experience is a plus. This role offers competitive pay and benefits across Care Initiatives' nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete training in Food Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets.
• Healthcare dietary experience is 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.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Food service

Following instructions

Job description

Panora Specialty Care, 805 E. Main Street, Panora, Iowa, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Panora Specialty Care , a 46-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Panora, IA, is now hiring!

Dietary StaffSchedule/Shifts Available: Part Time Days

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!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. Care Initiatives is an Aff…

Panora Specialty Care, 805 E. Main Street, Panora, Iowa, United States of America