Dietary Aide (Server) - Part-time

Wallick; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay-on-Demand

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Paid parental leave

401K

Paid time off

Employee-owned

Job summary

Wallick Senior Living is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide (Server) at Oakleaf Village Columbus to assist with meal preparation, service, and resident care. The role requires 1–2 years of kitchen experience, strong communication, and solid math and MS Office skills.

This position offers a pay rate of $14/hour with opportunities for growth, an employee-owned culture, and comprehensive benefits. Join a team focused on quality meals and resident well-being in Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a restaurant or institutional kitchen setting.
• Strong communication skills, able to interact with residents, coworkers and families.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Solid math skills to handle measurements, portioning and basic calculations.
• Able to make routine decisions to support day-to-day department needs.

Responsibilities

• Keep all kitchen equipment and prep/serving areas clean and organized.
• Plan and follow a cooking schedule to ensure meals are ready on time.
• Maintain food quality and safety by checking temperatures and tasting dishes.
• Set up food on steam tables and restock as needed during service.
• Follow portion control guidelines during meal prep and serving.
• Check and properly use leftover perishables to minimize waste.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

1–2 years experience in restaurant/k​-

Strong communication skills

Professional response handling

Solid math skills

Able to make routine decisions

Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Description

Dietary Aide (Server)

Location: Oakleaf Village Columbus - 5500 Karl Road, Columbus Ohio - Bus Line Accessible

Job Type: Part-time - 20-25 hours per week

Pay Rate: $14/hour

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

At Wallick Senior Living, our team understands that senior living is not just a job, but a calling. We take pride in caring for and empowering our residents as they choose to enjoy their golden years with us. With 1,000+ employees and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.

A Career with Wallick Senior Living Means…

• A Unique Approach to Senior Living: Our associates power Wallick’s approach to senior living that goes beyond care to ensure our residents live their best lives through meaningful activities, delicious meals and round-the-clock support.
• Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it.
• Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job. Other benefits like gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Supportive Culture and Rewarding Work: A team-oriented environment where associates make a meaningful impact by helping individuals maintain independence and quality of life.
• Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Maurine, who found an “instant family” to Evelyn, who recently celebrated her 105th birthday with us, our residents enjoy a sense of community that is created by you!
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
• Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Keep all kitchen equipment and prep/serving areas clean and organized.
• Plan and follow a cooking schedule to ensure meals are ready on time.
• Maintain food quality and safety by regularly checking temperatures and tasting dishes.
• Set up food on steam tables and restock as needed during service.
• Follow portion control guidelines during meal prep and serving.
• Check and properly use leftover perishables from the fridge and freezer to minimize waste.
• Jump in and help with other kitchen duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of experience in a restaurant or institutional kitchen setting.
• Strong communication skills — comfortable interacting with coworkers, residents, and family members.
• Ability to respond professionally to questions or concerns from both inside and outside the organization.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Solid math skills to handle measurements, portioning, and basic calculations.
• Able to make routine decisions that support the day-to-day needs of the department.

Wallick’s Mission & Values

• Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.
• Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the great work they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Join Us and Become an Employee-Owner!

• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen