Senior Living Culinary & Dietary Aide

Northridge Village; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

EAP for family

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday premium pay

Volunteer time off

Competitive wages & shift differentals

Referral bonus

Service award bonus

Career path development

Tuition assistance & certification

Fun & engaging team environment

Job summary

Northridge Village in Ames, IA seeks a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team. The Dietary Aide / Server ensures residents and guests receive nutritious meals, performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department, and helps to create a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience in our communities.

We offer 8 shifts with full-time (30+ hours weekly) and part-time (up to 29 hours weekly).

Qualifications

• Experience in dining service or healthcare food service preferred.
• Ability to follow dietary orders and tray cards.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and provide restaurant-style dining experience.
• Follow diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments.
• Ensure meals are delivered accurately and accommodate special requests.
• Maintain cleaning routines after meals and set up for next meal.
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, infection control, and safety procedures.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies as directed.
• Attend scheduled department meetings and educational programs.
• Follow fire and disaster plans during drills and emergencies.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Follow dietary orders

Food safety awareness

Tools

Food handling procedures

Job description

Northridge Village in Ames, IA seeks a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team. The Dietary Aide / Server ensures residents and guests receive nutritious meals, performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department, and helps to create a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience in our communities.

We offer 8 shifts with full-time (30+ hours weekly) and part-time (up to 29 hours weekly).