Dietary Aide (Dining Services Associate)

Deerfield Village; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (for those eligible)

401k (with company match)

Career Pathways

Paid Time Off

Payroll advances on earned wages

Perks at Work Discount Program

Education Assistance

Longevity Bonuses

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Deerfield Village is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals, ensure dining room readiness, and provide excellent resident-centric service. You will fill food requests, transport trays, and help maintain a clean kitchen and dining area while building rapport with residents, families, and staff.

Required certifications include a Food Workers Card (and food safety). Weekend availability and reliable attendance are needed; the role offers a supportive team environment within

Qualifications

• Must have current first aid certification and a current food handler’s or serve safe certification.
• Work with the dining room manager to identify dietary needs and develop appropriate dietary plans.
• Reliable transportation and attendance.
• Effective communicator with residents and staff.
• Active listening and respectful interactions.
• Compassionate representation of Cascade Living.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving.
• Ownership attitude and focus amid interruptions.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dining room for meals.
• Fill resident food requests and transport trays.
• Establish relationships with residents, families and staff.
• Use tasting techniques to understand entrees and ingredients.
• Demonstrate organization and time management.
• Understand menus and answer questions.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness.
• Work as part of a team to meet management goals.
• Promote Cascade Living mission and values.

Skills

First aid

Food safety

Reliable transportation

Punctuality

Effective communication

Active listening

Compassionate

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

Food Workers Card

Job description

Dietary Aide (Dining Services Associate) with Deerfield Village, you’re responsible for creating a safe, comfortable and pleasant dining experience for our residents. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to build life-long relationships serving our residents the nutritious meals that keep them thriving every day.

What we look for in a Dietary Aide (Dining Services Associate):

• Must possess current first aid certification and a current food handler’s or serve safe certification

• Work with the dining room manager to identify dietary needs and develop appropriate dietary plans

• Reliable transportation and dependable when it comes to showing up on time

• Effective communicator who connects with staff, residents and their families

• Demonstrate active listening techniques, gain support by treating others with dignity and respect

• Compassionate individuals who will represent our community in a positive and professional manner

• Strong customer service skills with ability to problem solve

• Ownership attitude who is able to stay focused despite interruptions throughout the day

• Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends

What you can expect to do as a Dietary Aide:

• Prepare dining room for all meals, completing the pre-meal procedures

• Fill resident food requests, transport food to dining room or deliver service trays to resident’s units

• Establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff

• Use proper tasting techniques to understand the flavor of all entrees and have knowledge of their ingredients, prior to meal service.

• Demonstrate organizational skills around time management

• Ability to understand menus and answer questions that might arise

• Ensure cleanliness in both kitchen and dining room

• Actively participates as a member of a team and is committed to working toward goals set by management

• Promote the mission, values and beliefs of Cascade Living

Required Certifications:

• Food Workers Card

$16.80 - $18.80/hour
*Depending on Experience

Job Type:

• Part Time

• Monday - Thursday (9am-2:30pm)

• Weekend Availability Required

Cascade Living Group Benefit Offerings:

• Competitive Wages

• Career Pathways

• Health Insurance (for those eligible)

• Voluntary Benefits (Disability, Accident, Life)

• Flexible Pet Insurance for cats and dogs

• 401k (with company match)

• Payroll advances on earned wages

• Perks at Work Discount Program

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Longevity Bonuses

Cascade Living is committed to the quality of life around us as individuals and as a company. You'll find that we're different as our focus is to create a culture of wellness and purposeful living for both residents and employees alike. This is why our motto is:

The Difference Between Living and Living Well...

Deerfield Village (Assisted Living) provides care for residents and their families coming from all over the region. We invite you to learn more about us at:

https://www.cascadeliving.com/community/deerfield-village/

Cascade Living Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a background check.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 360-979-0149 or [e-mail].