Dietary Aide

Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Senior Living is seeking a Dietary Aide to join the Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care community in Moses Lake, WA. The full-time shift runs Thursday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 32 hours per week.

You will assist in the Dining Services department, supporting meal prep, service, and clean-up to ensure top-quality dining experiences for residents. The role emphasizes teamwork, respectful resident interactions, and adherence to care plans.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with residents and staff.
• English language proficiency required to understand instructions and communicate clearly.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering dietary services and meal presentation in the Dining Services Department.
• Support food service team to ensure smooth operation and high-quality meals.
• Set tables, monitor service stations, and help with room-service deliveries as needed.
• Clean dining areas, wash dishes, and maintain kitchen and dish room cleanliness.
• Maintain professional demeanor and communicate with residents about their needs.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Lifting ability

Job description

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Dietary Aide to join the Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care community located in Moses Lake, WA.We currently have the following shifts and schedules available for this position:Full-Time: Thursday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM, 32 hours/weekFrontier Senior Living portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.Dietary Aides are responsible for the delivery of services provided by the Food Service Department. Coordinates and communicates with all food services and other team members in maintaining a holistic perspective of care and services for each resident. Assists Dining Services team in preparation, presentation of highest quality meals and service, and to perform duties as required for the smooth operation of the Dining Services Department.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:As directed, performs all dietary services mentioned in the Resident Handbook and Care PlanSupports food services programs that will stimulate and maximize the unique interests and attributes for each residentPromptly resolves any potential food services and care coordination problems with all involved team members and team leadersUnder the direction of the supervisor assists all food service personnel in whatever manner necessary to properly serve the residents. Fills drinking glasses as needed. Sets and resets all tables in dining room as neededMonitors: salad bar, beverage and service stations. Refills whatever is needed as directedHelps the cook with serving all meals. Assists in cleaning dining room tables and dining area if necessary upon request by supervisorWashes all utensils, chinaware, eating silverware and glassware for reset of the dining area. Washes and dries coffee pots and cleans coffee urn to include the beverage bar and additional areas as assignedCleans up entire dish room, including washing floor mats, draining and cleaning dishwasher and shining stainless steel. Cleans and organizes janitor's closet. Sweeps and mops dish room and kitchen floors, storage areas, the employee break room and delivery entrance as scheduled or requested by management. Vacuums dining room floor as needed.Delivers room service trays as instructed.Presents a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident’s unique needs.Other duties as assignedFrontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Management team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.comEqual Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free WorkplaceOther Requirements:Push, pull, lift at least 30 pounds. Frequent transporting of residents in a wheelchair.Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.Good communication skills, verbal and written; English language skills adequate to allow communication with residents and staff, and to understand written and verbal instructions.Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population.Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal instructions