Weekend Dietary Aide

The Gardens at Town Square; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to join the Culinary Services team at The Gardens at Town Square in Bellevue, WA. Shifts are Saturdays 7:00AM–3:30PM and Sundays 3:30PM–7:30PM, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

The role focuses on meal prep, service, and cleanup for Assisted Living and Terrace areas, following diets, safety, and sanitation guidelines. Prior healthcare dietary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; healthcare setting preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Food Handler’s cert or ability to obtain within 14 days.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and assist with cleanup of meals for assigned areas.
• Serve meals per menu and resident dietary needs with proper handling.
• Set up and load food carts for all meals.
• Clear tables and transport service ware to the dish machine.
• Operate and deep clean kitchen equipment and dining areas.

Skills

Reading Diet Roster

Communication

Healthcare setting

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

First Aid & CPR cert

Food Handler’s Certificate

Age 18+

Job description

$21.82 - $22.32 per hour | Free meals! Free onsite parking!

Era Living is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located in our The Gardens at Town Square in Bellevue, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Saturdays, 7:00AM to 3:30PM, and Sundays, 3:30PM to 7:30PM.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
Double pay for holidays worked
1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity bonuses
Employee discount programs

Primary Responsibilities:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the preparation, service, and cleanup of meals for assigned Assisted Living and Terrace areas.

• Prepares meals in accordance with ordered diets, preferences, and special needs with attention to food production requirements

• Serves meals in accordance with the established menu and consideration for the individual resident food requirements using established standards for handling hot/cold menu items

• Sets up and loads the food delivery carts for all meals

• Clears tables and collects the service ware and transports to the dish machine

• Operates and deep cleans equipment in the main kitchen and Assisted Living /Terrace kitchenettes and/or dining rooms

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand the Diet Roster for Assisted Living/Terrace residents in the Assisted Living and Terrace dining areas

• Ability to perform dietary functions in a health care setting

• Ability to perform duties in compliance with established Universal Precautions, fire safety, infection control and sanitation procedures, and state & federal regulatory requirements

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience:

• High School or GED, required

• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, required

• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire, required

• Must meet L I minimum age requirement of 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment

• Previous experience as a dietary aide in a healthcare setting, preferred

About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication,

Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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