PT Dietary Aide/varying shifts and EOW Trinity Center

Trinity Center • Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Luther Park Community is a non-profit senior living facility providing quality services for mature Iowans in the Des Moines area. We are currently looking for a flexible, part-time dietary aide to help serve the residents of our Alzheimer's/Dementia, long term and skilled care facility at the Trinity Center. This part-time position will have varied shifts from either 6a-2:30p or 4p-8p and working every other weekend.

Requirements

• Must have a High school diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to fluently read, write and follow written and oral directions in English
• Dietary Aides must have an 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 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 on trays at the correct temperature and in amounts called for
• Fill orders for between-meal nourishment
• Prepare and serve deserts, salads, fruits, dry cereals and bread on trays at the proper time and at correct temperature
• Wrap flatware in napkins
• Set up trays for meals with napkins, flatware, condiments, straws, and diet cards on trays
• Assist with tray service to residents in the dining area and pick up dirty trays after service
• Assist with dish washing and general cleaning
• Assist with food preparation tasks as needed
• Maintain clean dishwasher and washing area, salad worktable, dish storage cabinet and food carts
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen when food is not being prepared or served
• Preparing and serving meals and snacks throughout the facility
• Performing various duties in and around the kitchen including preparation of various portions for meals, presentation of food and delivery of food
• Responsible for the sanitary condition of tableware and working area and discarding broken and chipped tableware
• Responsible for delivering and collecting food in and around residents’ rooms

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• 401k Retirement Plan with 4% company match
• PTO
• Referral Bonuses
• Uniform Stipend
• Discount Meals
• Continuous Training and Education
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED