Dietary Aide / Cook

Care Initiatives, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Specialty Care is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join their skilled nursing community in Cherokee, Iowa. This role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring food safety, and positively impacting residents' lives. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Referral bonus

Dayforce wallet for pay access

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care in food service for residents.
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Quantity food preparation

Food safety

Sanitation

Modified diets

Job description

Cherokee Specialty Care, Cherokee, Iowa, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Cherokee Specialty Care , a 62-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Cherokee, IA, is now hiring!

Are you a compassionate Dietary/Food Service Professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If so, j oin Care Initiatives as a Dietary Aide , where you will provide comprehensive care that truly matters. With over forty (40) skilled nursing communities across Iowa, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

As a Dietary Aide on our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of our residents. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our residents and their loved ones.

Why do Dietary Aides choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons:

• Competitive compensation: Our Dietary Aides earn an extremely competitive wage.
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees can choose from our affordable and robust benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, PTO, and more.
• Referral bonus: Earn extra cash by referring your friends to join our team.
• Dayforce wallet: Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.

What it takes to become a Dietary Aide with Care Initiatives:

• 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!

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!

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.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cherokee Specialty Care, Cherokee, Iowa, United States of America