Dietary Cart Aide

Weatherly Inn - Tacoma • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Weatherly Inn is seeking a reliable Dietary Cart Aide to support Memory Care residents with safe, personalized meal service. The role helps ensure food safety, food quality, and resident comfort while working closely with the dementia care team. The schedule is 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (37.5 hours) and 3:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (3.5 hours). Pay is dependent on qualifications (DOQ), with merit-based increases. The position reports to the Dining Services Manager.

Weatherly Inn is a family-owned senior living community focused on memory care and resident-centered support, working with families to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a warm, professional environment.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma required.
• At least 1 year of experience in food preparation and service.
• Food Handlers Certification required within 14 days.
• Dementia training required.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills, and flexibility.
• Proficiency with kitchen and cleaning equipment, including an extractor, vacuum, culinary machinery, and mop and bucket.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs and push 250 lbs in a wheelchair or cart.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, and perform repetitive arm and hand movements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving residents with dementia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and provide personalized dining support to Memory Care residents.
• Maintain food at safe temperatures and follow proper food-handling procedures.
• Assist with pre-meal preparation, short-order cooking, and post-meal cleanup.
• Mop floors, clean bases, and complete periodic deep cleaning.
• Ensure necessary supplies are stocked for Memory Care service.
• Communicate changes in resident behavior or needs to nursing staff.
• Follow the Employee Handbook, policies, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

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