Dietary Assistant PRN

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Early pay access

Referral bonuses

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, Colorado, is seeking a compassionate Dietary Assistant to support residents with meals and dietary needs. This PRN role offers flexible as-needed shifts, opportunities to grow, and a friendly team.

You will assist in food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards while following state and federal regulations. Prior institutional dietary service experience is preferred and reading diet orders is required.

Qualifications

• Friendly and enjoy working with the elderly.
• Previous institutional dietary service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand procedures used for work assignments, instructions, recipe directions and diet order cards.
• Numerical ability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Ability to work in an area that is often very hot/cold.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and meet the nutritional and individual needs of the residents.
• Assists in defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team and/or Cook.
• Follows reporting procedures for observed resident concerns, supply and equipment needs, damaged, unsafe, malfunctioning equipment, and vermin conditions.

Skills

Friendly

Elder care

Read procedures

Numerical skills

Heat/Cold tolerance

Job description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Valley Manor Care Center as a Dietary Assistant in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

The Valley Manor Center is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Pay Range: $18.62 - $21.03 per hour, based on previous working experience.

Schedule: PRN role to help coverage days and evenings shifts. Schedules will vary/as-needed/on-call. Typical shifts are 6am-2:30pm or 11:30am-8pm

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Friendly and enjoy working with the elderly.
• Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand procedures used for work assignments, instructions, recipe directions and diet order cards.
• Numerical ability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Ability to work in an area that is often very hot/cold.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

The Dietary Assistant role is to provide quality food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and to meet the nutritional and individual needs of the residents.

• Assists in defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team and/or Cook.
• Follows reporting procedures for the following:
• Observed resident concerns.
• Supply and equipment needs.
• Damaged, unsafe, malfunctioning equipment.
• Conditions related to breeding insects, rodents, or other vermin.

About Us

The Valley Manor Care Center is a welcoming community that includes long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and short-term respite care. Nestled in Montrose and surrounded by breathtaking Colorado scenery, residents enjoy the nearby depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the east and the majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, along with easy access to charming downtown shops, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.