Dietary Aide — Fresh Meals & Resident Care (Part-Time)

StoryPoint Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group seeks a Part-Time Dietary Aide to support meal service and sanitation across resident dining areas. The role covers early morning or late afternoon shifts, ensuring meals follow planned menus and dietary guidelines.

You will plate, portion and serve meals for residents and guests, maintain cleanliness, and assist other kitchen staff as needed. Prior food service experience and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) or technical school.
• Ability to work independently and manage meal service for 20 residents.
• Some food service work experience required.
• Great communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Handle, transport and plate food for residents, guests and employees.
• Plate food according to the planned menu using standard recipes.
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures that sufficient food is prepped and/or prepared.
• Communicates with supervisor of shortages or outages.
• Ensures freshness, cooking status and proper temperature of all food being served.
• Maintain all daily logs, postings and documentations required for meal services.
• Stocks and cleans station for next shift.
• Follows proper food rotation policies.
• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures; Operates equipment in a safe manner.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Food service experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group seeks a Part-Time Dietary Aide to support meal service and sanitation across resident dining areas. The role covers early morning or late afternoon shifts, ensuring meals follow planned menus and dietary guidelines.

You will plate, portion and serve meals for residents and guests, maintain cleanliness, and assist other kitchen staff as needed. Prior food service experience and strong communication are valued.