Dietary Assistant (PRN) - Senior Care Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

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 E-

Referral bonuses & scholarship avenues

Job summary

Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, CO is seeking a part-time PRN Dietary Assistant to support meal service and food preparation for residents. The role offers shifts during mornings and evenings, with a pay range of $18.62–$21.03 per hour based on experience.

The position emphasizes quality service, adherence to safety standards, and teamwork within a compassionate healthcare environment. Prior institutional dietary experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow within VOANS facilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Elder care

Reading recipes

Numerical accuracy

Heat/Cold tolerance

Job description

Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, CO is seeking a part-time PRN Dietary Assistant to support meal service and food preparation for residents. The role offers shifts during mornings and evenings, with a pay range of $18.62–$21.03 per hour based on experience.

The position emphasizes quality service, adherence to safety standards, and teamwork within a compassionate healthcare environment. Prior institutional dietary experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow within VOANS facilities.