Dietary Aide

Asbury Village•Plymouth, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Trillium Woods is hiring a part-time Dietary Aide for its Life Plan Community in Plymouth, Minnesota. The Dietary Aide prepares and serves therapeutic diet trays to Health Center residents according to posted therapeutic diet menus. The role also supports meal service, dining-room setup and clearing, food and supply transport, and the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, workstations, and dining areas. The position may be scheduled for a day shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, or an evening shift from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Sunday through Saturday. Pay is $19.00, depending on experience (DOE). Benefits eligibility depends on weekly hours worked and employment classification. New hires must pass pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check, drug test, tuberculosis skin test, and employment references, as required by a licensed residential care facility. Trillium Woods is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to follow instructions, understand dietary orders, and communicate effectively with residents and team members.
Willingness and ability to learn Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, medical diets, food allergies, and dietary restrictions.
Strong attention to detail to ensure meal orders are accurate and residents' dietary needs are met.
Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach when interacting with older adults.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities and workflows in a fast-paced environment.
Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented, with a commitment to providing excellent resident service.
Ability to consistently report to scheduled shifts on time.
Ability to stand and walk for 90% of the workday, stoop, bend, and stretch frequently, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Must pass the pre-employment screening process, including a criminal background check, drug test, tuberculosis skin test, and employment references as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food service, restaurants, retail, customer service, or a similar hospitality setting is preferred.
Experience in senior living, nursing homes, hospitals, or healthcare settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
Serve meals in the Health Center.
Set up and clear tables in the Health Center dining room.
Transport hot and cold foods to and from the Health Center.
Transport necessary food-service supplies and non-food items to and from the Health Center.
Maintain equipment, workstations, and dining areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
Maintain standards for personal appearance and cleanliness.
Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
Perform additional work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.