Dietary Aide

Care Synergy; Pace (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage/Overtime

Mileage reimbursement $0.625/mi

Two robust benefit programs

Job summary

Colorado PACE invites you to join as a Dietary Aide in Aurora, CO. This part-time role supports kitchen staff and a Registered Dietitian to prepare, serve, and clean up meals, adhering to menus and dietary requirements. The position offers mileage/overtime pay and generous benefits.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Annual pay range listed as $19.29–$20.00 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to support participants and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen staff and Registered Dietitian in preparing, serving, and cleaning up meals and snacks.
• Follow therapeutic diets and dietary instructions.
• Ensure meals are served with correct utensils, condiments, and dietary modifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Clinical Support
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: DIETA005802

Description

Join Colorado PACE - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly - and be part of a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to helping older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity in their communities. We are committed to elevating care through clinical excellence, meaningful relationships, and whole-person support, while offering a supportive workplace, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day.

Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a Dietary Aide.

Location: Aurora, CO

Status: Part-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 9:00a-1:00p or 10:00a-2:00p

Annual Pay Range: $19.29 - $20.00

Supplemental Pay: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid Mileage/Overtime

Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile – one of the highest in the industry!

CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
• We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
• Low healthcare premiums: we have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 years
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 17 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting the kitchen staff and Registered Dietitian in preparing, serving, and cleaning up meals and snacks for PACE participants in compliance with established menus, sanitation guidelines, and therapeutic dietary requirements. This role directly impacts the daily well-being and satisfaction of our frail elderly participants. Adherence to strict food safety protocols and compassionate participant interaction are paramount.

• Possesses effective communication and interpersonal skills to support participants and families as well as promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of various developmental stages.
• Seeks opportunities for professional growth, including demonstrating the ability to accept direction from professional staff of all disciplines and to receive constructive performance feedback.
• Assists in the preparation and portioning of meals, snacks, and supplements according to standardized recipes and planned menus.
• Dietary Compliance: Follow written and verbal instructions regarding therapeutic diets (e.g., low-sodium, diabetic, pureed, thickened liquids) and participant preferences.
• Assembles meal trays for participants, ensuring correct utensils, condiments, and dietary modifications are included.
• Serves meals directly to participants in the dining area, assisting them as needed, and ensuring a pleasant and welcoming dining experience.
• Observes participants' meal consumption and reports any significant changes in appetite or refusal of food/liquids to their supervisor or nursing staff immediately.
• Maintains strict adherence to all local, state and federal guidelines for food handling, preparation, and storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes all kitchen equipment, including dishes, pots, pans, utensils, serving carts, counters, floors, and the dining area immediately after use.
• Disposes of food waste and trash following established center procedures.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to serving and maintain temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
• Receives, dates, labels, and stores incoming food, kitchen supplies, and supplements correctly, rotating stock to minimize waste.
• Ensures all food stations, beverage areas, and snack areas are stocked and readily available throughout the day.

WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of professional experience preferred , minimum one year experience working with the frail and elderly population, home care or geriatric experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and proof of auto insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 30 lbs.

Care Synergy is a network of mission driven, nonprofit healthcare organizations dedicated to caring for very ill, frail, and primarily elderly individuals by keeping them at home and out of the hospital while maximizing comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

The Care Synergy enterprise includes a group of collaborating nonprofit Affiliates across Colorado’s Front Range that share resources, expertise, and infrastructure to deliver high quality, compassionate care. Collectively, the enterprise generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue and serves thousands of individuals and families each year through hospice, home health, palliative care, CAPABLE, wellness, and PACE programs.

Across the Care Synergy network, the organizations provide significant community impact, including more than 7,000 hospice patients served annually, more than 2,000 palliative care patients, more than 355,000 hospice days of care each year, and more than $1.6 million in charitable care provided annually.

Care Synergy affiliated programs include The Denver Hospice, Pathways Hospice, Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, CAPABLE, and Superior Medical Equipment, along with PACE programs including Colorado PACE and Pathways PACE.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, creed, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation/identity, transgender status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.

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