Dietary Aide

Era Living; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-mę

Double pay for holidays

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discount programs

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Era Living in North Seattle is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide for the Ida Culver House Broadview location. Shifts are Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with the opportunity to contribute to compassionate meal service in Assisted Living and Terrace areas.

You will prepare meals per diets and resident needs, assist with serving, load delivery carts, and clean up. The role requires basic dietary knowledge, English communication, and the ability to work in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Food Handler's Certificate or ability to obtain within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and clean up meals for assigned areas.
• Prepare meals according to diets and resident preferences.
• Serve meals according to menu and resident needs.
• Load carts, clear tables, and transport to dish room.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment.

Skills

Dietary assistance in healthcare

English literacy

Food safety practices

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

First Aid & CPR certification

Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

$22.63 per hour | Discounted Staff Meals!

Era Living is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located in our Ida Culver House Broadview in North Seattle, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Saturday and Sunday, 3:00PM to 7:30PM.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• Double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits

Primary Responsibilities:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the preparation, service, and cleanup of meals for assigned Assisted Living and Terrace areas.

• Prepares meals in accordance with ordered diets, preferences, and special needs with attention to food production requirements
• Serves meals in accordance with the established menu and consideration for the individual resident food requirements using established standards for handling hot/cold menu items
• Sets up and loads the food delivery carts for all meals
• Clears tables and collects the service ware and transports to the dish machine
• Operates and deep cleans equipment in the main kitchen and Assisted Living/Terrace kitchenettes and/or dining rooms

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand the Diet Roster for Assisted Living/Terrace residents in the Assisted Living and Terrace dining areas
• Ability to perform dietary functions in a health care setting
• Ability to perform duties in compliance with established Universal Precautions, fire safety, infection control and sanitation procedures, and state & federal regulatory requirements
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience:

• High School or GED, required
• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, required
• Food Handler's Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire, required
• Must meet L I minimum age requirement of 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment
• Previous experience as a dietary aide in a healthcare setting, preferred

About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted "2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community" by the Seattle Times.

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