Resident Dining Specialist: Compassionate Kitchen Support

StoryPoint Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group in Iowa is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and plate meals for residents in a senior living community. You will ensure proper portioning, sanitation, and timely service according to menus and dietary guidelines.

The role supports a team environment, interacts with residents and families, and upholds safety and cleanliness standards in a fast-paced kitchen setting across facilities in the region.

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.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Food service experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group in Iowa is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and plate meals for residents in a senior living community. You will ensure proper portioning, sanitation, and timely service according to menus and dietary guidelines.

The role supports a team environment, interacts with residents and families, and upholds safety and cleanliness standards in a fast-paced kitchen setting across facilities in the region.