Dietary Aide

Care Initiatives; Stratford (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits: 403(b) + PTO

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet pay

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Stratford is hiring Stratford Specialty Care's Dietary Staff for a part-time schedule. Join a compassionate team delivering meals to residents and ensuring safety and sanitation.

You’ll set up, serve, and clear meals, transport carts, and help maintain a clean dining area while following dietary requirements and written/oral instructions.

Qualifications

• Quantity food preparation and service experience.
• Willingness to train in Food Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets.
• Experience in healthcare dietary setting 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 strong customer service.
• Maintain safe and sanitary work areas.

Skills

Quantity food preparation

Food service

Job description

Stratford Specialty Care, 1200 Hwy 175 East, Stratford, Iowa, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Stratford Specialty Care, a 53-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Stratford, IA, is now hiring!

Dietary Staff
Schedule/Shifts Available: Part-Time

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!

Start Your Journey with Us

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.
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Stratford Specialty Care, 1200 Hwy 175 East, Stratford, Iowa, United States of America