Part-Time Dietary Aide: Serve & Plate for Residents

Independence Village; Golden (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Village is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support meal service for residents. You will prepare and plate meals according to menus, maintain sanitation, and assist kitchen staff as needed in a high-quality senior living environment.

The role requires independence, reliable communication with residents and team members, and adherence to dietary guidelines. Training is provided, and a positive team culture is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) or technical school.
• Strong 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.
• Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from satellite kitchens.
• Sets up service line and prepare for meal service.
• Wash, sanitize and properly store dishes and utensils from meal services.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Food service experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Independence Village is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support meal service for residents. You will prepare and plate meals according to menus, maintain sanitation, and assist kitchen staff as needed in a high-quality senior living environment.

The role requires independence, reliable communication with residents and team members, and adherence to dietary guidelines. Training is provided, and a positive team culture is emphasized.