Dietary Aide

Campbell Street•Bettendorf, IA

About The Position

The Dietary Aide supports an efficient, welcoming dining experience and provides first-class customer service to residents during scheduled mealtimes. The role ensures residents receive appropriate meal items according to their dietary needs, helps keep food and equipment safe, records temperatures, and maintains a clean and sanitized kitchen and dining area. The position requires attention to detail and a pleasant, respectful attitude toward residents, staff, visitors, and coworkers. Campbell Street describes its mission as developing exceptional people who drive extraordinary care. Its SMART values are Servant Leadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, and Transparency.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be currently in school.
Be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English at a minimum of 8th-grade proficiency.
Possess clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Remove soiled dishes left from previous shifts.
Prepare and provide ice water according to established procedures.
Refill salt, pepper, and sugar shakers as needed.
Prepare milk pitchers and cold juices.
Assist with serving meals and fill drink glasses for meal service.
Clear counters, collect dishes and utensils, and clean tabletops.
Return soiled dishes and utensils to the kitchen and load the dishwasher.
Pick up paper and trash from the floor.
Check the supply of coffee cups at the service window and replenish it as needed.
Check windows, ledges, sills, the refrigerator, milk cooler, ice machine, coffee urn, and tables for cleanliness.
Follow the cleaning schedule and check daily for assigned routine-cleaning tasks.
Maintain a pleasant attitude toward residents, staff, visitors, and coworkers.
Work to improve performance and adapt work habits as the position requires.
Respect residents’ rights and comply with the Adult Abuse Policy.
Comply with laws regulating Protected Health Information.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager, Head Cook, or Administrator.