PT Dietary Aide/varying shifts and EOW Trinity Center
About The Position
Luther Park Community is a nonprofit senior living facility serving mature Iowans in the Des Moines area. The part-time Dietary Aide works at Trinity Center, serving residents in Alzheimer's/dementia, long-term, and skilled care. Shifts vary between 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., with work every other weekend. The Dietary Aide prepares and serves meals, snacks, and between-meal nourishment throughout the facility. Duties include basic food preparation, tray setup and service, delivering and collecting food in residents’ rooms, and maintaining sanitary kitchen and dining equipment and work areas. The position also assists with dishwashing, general cleaning, and other food preparation tasks as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to fluently read, write, and follow written and oral directions in English.
- Understanding of mechanical devices and basic sanitation procedures.
- A post-offer employment physical, drug screen, and background check are required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food service experience is desirable but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Complete simple food preparation tasks.
- Assist in keeping the kitchen clean and in order at all times.
- Pour beverages and serve them on trays at the correct temperature and in the amounts called for.
- Fill orders for between-meal nourishment.
- Prepare and serve desserts, salads, fruits, dry cereals, and bread on trays at the proper time and temperature.
- Wrap flatware in napkins.
- Set up meal trays with napkins, flatware, condiments, straws, and diet cards.
- Assist with tray service to residents in the dining area and pick up dirty trays after service.
- Assist with dishwashing and general cleaning.
- Assist with food preparation tasks as needed.
- Maintain a clean dishwasher and washing area, salad worktable, dish storage cabinet, and food carts.
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors when food is not being prepared or served.
- Maintain the sanitary condition of tableware and work areas; discard broken or chipped tableware.
- Deliver and collect food in and around residents’ rooms.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
- PTO
- Referral bonuses
- Uniform stipend
- Discount meals
- Continuous training and education
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
