Senior Living Dietary Aide: Serve with Heart

Arbolsantarosa; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team. This role provides full-scope, hands-on serving functions within the community, supporting residents during meals in the Commons East dining area.

The position emphasizes sanitation, OBRA compliance, and teamwork, with a salary range of $14.00–$15.50 per hour. Prior food service and experience with seniors are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of sophomore year in high school is required.
• Experience in food service work is preferred.
• Experience in working with seniors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve dinner to residents in the Commons East main dining room and clear tables.
• Bus and wash dishes related to the evening meal service.
• Complete daily tasks and follow sanitation standards and OBRA guidelines.
• Assist with on-the-job training and ensure supplies are stocked for service.
• Comply with dietary restrictions as advised by physician orders.

Skills

Food service experience

Experience with seniors

Education

High school sophomore year completed

Job description

Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to join our culinary team. This role provides full-scope, hands-on serving functions within the community, supporting residents during meals in the Commons East dining area.

The position emphasizes sanitation, OBRA compliance, and teamwork, with a salary range of $14.00–$15.50 per hour. Prior food service and experience with seniors are preferred.