PT Dietary Aide/varying shifts and EOW Trinity Center

Dietary Aide

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.

Dietary Aides are responsible for 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 and responsible for delivering and collecting food in and around residents' rooms.

Job duties:

• 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

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• 401k retirement plan with 4% company match
• PTO
• Referral bonuses
• Uniform stipend
• Discount meals
• Continuous training and education as well as tuition assistance

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
• Previous food service experience desirable, but not necessary
• A post-offer - employment physical, drug screen, and background check are required.

**Luther Park Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer**