Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $11.75 - $14.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K after one year
Job Description
Legacy of Deforest, part of the Park Vista Senior Housing Management Community, is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our senior residents. Park Vista is a reputable senior living organization that takes pride in honoring those who once cared for us by ensuring their golden years are comfortable, dignified, and enriched. We understand the vital role families play, and we aim to relieve them of caregiving duties by offering professional and compassionate care from our dedicated team members. Our mission is centered on helping residents live out their best years with attention to their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
As a Dietary Aide at Legacy of Deforest, you will play a key role in supporting the nutritional needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate environment. We emphasize our four core values: Dignity, Collaboration, Compassion, and Transparency, and strive to incorporate these into every aspect of our care. This position is available on both a part-time and full-time basis with competitive wages up to $14.00 per hour, including weekend shift differentials. You will be an essential part of the dining team, helping ensure that mealtimes are safe, enjoyable, and meet the health standards required in senior care. Your responsibilities will include taking resident orders, serving meals, and maintaining clean, sanitary dining and kitchen environments. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.
At Legacy of Deforest, you will work alongside a supportive team dedicated to making every moment matter for our residents. We provide comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and a 401k plan after one year of employment. Our workplace fosters collaboration and respect, as we believe the key to best serving our residents lies in the strength and well-being of our team members. Join us if you want to contribute your talents in a rewarding setting where your work truly impacts senior citizens’ quality of life.
As a Dietary Aide at Legacy of Deforest, you will play a key role in supporting the nutritional needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate environment. We emphasize our four core values: Dignity, Collaboration, Compassion, and Transparency, and strive to incorporate these into every aspect of our care. This position is available on both a part-time and full-time basis with competitive wages up to $14.00 per hour, including weekend shift differentials. You will be an essential part of the dining team, helping ensure that mealtimes are safe, enjoyable, and meet the health standards required in senior care. Your responsibilities will include taking resident orders, serving meals, and maintaining clean, sanitary dining and kitchen environments. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.
At Legacy of Deforest, you will work alongside a supportive team dedicated to making every moment matter for our residents. We provide comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and a 401k plan after one year of employment. Our workplace fosters collaboration and respect, as we believe the key to best serving our residents lies in the strength and well-being of our team members. Join us if you want to contribute your talents in a rewarding setting where your work truly impacts senior citizens’ quality of life.
Job Requirements
- Ability to take resident orders and serve food and beverages
- Ability to set and clear tables
- Ability to wash dishes and safely operate a dishwasher
- Capability to wipe down tables and chairs after meals
- Ability to sweep and mop kitchen and serving areas
- Commitment to following safe food handling guidelines
- Capability to document temperatures and maintain food storage
- Must comply with state and local food safety regulations
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and order in culinary spaces
- Willingness to work part-time or full-time including weekends
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in dietary aide or food service role preferred
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform cleaning duties
Job Duties
- Take resident orders and serve food and beverages in the dining room
- Set and clear tables
- Wash dishes and use dishwasher safely
- Wipe down all tables and chairs after each meal
- Reset tables for the next meal
- Sweep and mop the kitchen, serving areas and dishwashing areas regularly and as assigned per cleaning logs
- Follow safe serving and handling guidelines at all times
- Take temperatures and ensure proper documentation for hot food, cold food, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, water temps, and dry storage as assigned
- Maintain food storage and rotation in compliance with all state and local regulations as assigned
- Maintain all culinary spaces, supplies and food in an orderly and sanitary manner to meet all state and local regulation plus food safety code
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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