LTC Lead Food Service Associate

Immanuel; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An amazing organization is seeking a Lead Food Service Associate to join their team in Urbandale. This role involves leading dining services, ensuring food safety, and creating a pleasant dining experience for residents. With a focus on meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture, this position offers a chance to make a real impact in the lives of others. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a healthcare setting and strong communication skills. Join a team that values inclusivity and work-life harmony while enjoying competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with employer match

Wellness Program

Education Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1 year of supervisory experience in dietary needs in healthcare.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining services and ensure food safety compliance.
• Train new staff and facilitate a pleasant dining experience.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Computer applications usage

Food safety compliance

Education

Experience in long term care dining

Tools

Computer applications for data entry

Job description

Overview

Are you a Lead Food Service Associate looking to work for an amazing organization by serving others and connecting with your co-workers?

Immanuel Communities is seeking a Lead Food Service Associate to work at Deerfield, located at 13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50323. Deerfield has 122 independent living apartment homes, 32 independent living patio homes, 20 assisted living, 24 residential care apartment homes and 30 long-term care/skilled nursing suites. Scheduled hours will be day shift during training, then 10:00am to 7:00pm, once trained (some flexibility may be possible). Must be able to work weekend shifts and holidays. Must have at least one year of supervisory/mentor/training leadership experience in serving those with altered dietary needs in a healthcare setting (retirement community or hospital).

This position will pay up to $21.00/hour (straight pay/no tips). Pay will be based upon experience, certifications, skills and education.

Best in Class Benefits can be found at Immanuel:

• HEALTH: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• LIFE INSURANCE: Employer Paid Life Insurance
• TIME OFF: Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
• RETIREMENT: 401K with employer match
• WELLNESS: Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) – we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front
• Plus many more benefits!

Job Duties & Skills Required

What You Will Do

As a Lead Food Service Associate, responsibilities include working independently as a lead in dining services and ensuring food safety compliance. Prepares tables for meals, refilling containers, clearing dishes, handling food safely, attending to residents’ needs, training new dining room staff, and ensuring other Food Service Associates are completing tasks in a timely and appropriate manner. Facilitates a pleasant dining experience for the residents and guests who dine at the community. Will serve as backup to Team Lead of Food & Nutrition Services, perform float shift duties (when scheduled), and cover in the pantries when needed.

Skills & Requirements

One (1) year long term care dining room serving experience is required.

Must be comfortable utilizing computer applications for intakes, data entry, word processing/printing, and completing food orders online.

Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Immanuel

At Immanuel, we believe that our success is built on the collective strength of our people. Here’s why you’ll thrive as part of our team:

• Meaningful work: You won’t just have a job; you will have a purpose. Our Mission impacts the lives of our residents/participants and their families, one another, and our community.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in your development. Whether it’s mentorship, training, or advancement, we’re committed to your growth.
• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate uniqueness and foster an environment where everyone feels valued.
• Work-Life Harmony: We believe in allowing you to thrive by leveraging your passion. Achieve your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life harmony.
• Total Rewards: A focus on feedback and recognition, competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and perks beyond the basics.
• Intentional Experience: We are very intentional about your employee experience, from Day One Orientation to how we onboard new managers and invest in quarterly and annual leadership training.

Join us at Immanuel and be a part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts here.

• Immanuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
• A background check and drug screen will be required prior to hire.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.