Dietary Aide

Laurus; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

StoryPoint Norwalk is seeking a Dietary Aide for a part-time shift from 4pm to 8pm. You will support meal service for residents, prepare and plate food according to planned menus, and ensure dishes meet portion and presentation standards.

The role requires independence, strong communication, and prior food service experience. Join our team to contribute to a respectful, nurturing senior living environment with emphasis on safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or technical school.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage meal service for 20 residents.
• Some food service work experience required.
• Great communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Handle transport and plate food for residents, guests and employees.
• Plate food according to the planned menu using standard recipes.
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation throughout work areas.

Skills

Food service

Communication

Independence

Food plating

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Dietary Aide StoryPoint Norwalk Position Summary Part Time 4pm 8pm The Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas facilities and equipment Assists in food preparation and plate food according to dietary guidelines for regular and special diets You will take on a rewarding position with an innovative company where hard work pays off and advancement is always a possibility Oh and we offer competitive pay in an excellent work environment if we do say so ourselves And we do

Required Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent or technical school
• Strong ability to work independently and manage meal service for 20 residents
• Some food service work experience required
• Great communication skills are required

Primary Responsibilities

• Handle transport and plate food for residents, guests and employees
• Plate food according to the planned menu using standard recipes
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Ensures that sufficient food is prepped and/or prepared
• Communicates with supervisor of shortages or outages
• Ensures freshness cooking status and proper temperature of all food being served
• Maintain all daily logs postings and documentations required for meal services
• Stocks and cleans station for next shift
• Follows proper food rotation policies
• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures; Operates equipment in a safe manner
• Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to executive chef
• Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from satellite kitchens
• Sets up service line and prepare for meal service
• Wash sanitize and properly store dishes and utensils from meal services
• Monitors and controls use of soap and cleaning agents in dishwasher
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation throughout work areas
• Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Scrubs and mops floors cleans and sanitizes equipment; Inventories and stocks food and paper goods in satellite kitchens
• Prepares snacks and beverages for between meal service to residents
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the executive chef
• Consistently maintains a positive attitude which supports a team environment
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests
• Knowledgeable of the resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for privacy dignity and well being of all residents in a safe secure environment
• Maintain safety including universal precautions and safe work practices established fire, safety, disaster plans, risk management and security
• Clean and inspect kitchen appliances and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
• Present professional appearance by wearing uniform and name tag

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee must be able to read write and speak fluent English The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds The employee may frequently bend reach grasp and climb The employee may basically squat and kneel The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others The noise level in the work environment is moderate Occasional travel to different locations may be required

Connecting Seniors Families and Communities

For over 37 years our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan Ohio Indiana Iowa Kentucky and Tennessee with each location offering unique services including independent enhanced and assisted living as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing Through forming authentic connections and committing to creating the absolute best experiences each day for our residents and their families weve created a special culture within our communities that allows our employees to do their best work and our residents to shine every day Not Just Making Every Day Great Making Every Minute Great There are 1440 minutes in every single day We aspire to make each one of them an exceptional moment This philosophy is supported by our 6 powerful yet simple pillars Dream Big Have Courage Take Initiative Be Accountable Give Back & Enjoy it We strive to fulfill the aspirational yet unattainable goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person in every interaction every minute of every day It begins with empowering our employees Every employee at every level of the company is expected to perform like a leader Everyone is encouraged and expected to put the needs of each other above everything else No one here just does their job The mission is to create the absolute best experiences This emphasis on putting people first has helped us successfully grow for the right reasons We have developed an environment that attracts dreamers adventurers creators givers and believers to seek career opportunities with us We find people who believe that true happiness is only found in the service of others We want high performers with diverse skill sets and big hearts We treat each other as family and find that close collaboration creates the biggest ideas If you love serving others and are looking for an opportunity to thrive CommonSail Investment Group and our businesses is your destination This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of the employees under herhis supervision The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty Equal Opportunity Employer Click on glassdoor to see our employee testimonials SPIND