Dietary Aide

Valley View Village, a Cassia community, is hiring Dietary Aides to join our friendly and dedicated culinary team! We’ve recently increased our wages and are excited to welcome new team members! Whether you’re new to senior care or have experience, we provide hands‑on training in a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. This is a great opportunity to enjoy consistent hours, no late nights, and meaningful work that truly makes a difference. As a Dietary Aide at Valley View Village, you’ll assist with meal preparation, food service, and cleanup to help create a positive dining experience for our residents. Our Culinary Department is a fun, collaborative team that’s appreciated by both residents and staff. If you have a passion for serving others and want to be part of a team that feels like family, we encourage you to Position Type: Full -Time or Part-Time working a varied scheduled including every other weekend Shifts Available: Days:6:30 am to 3:00 pm (Full-Time) Evening: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Part-Time) Location: 2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Dietary Aide Responsibilities: Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and families. Work within the department to provide quality and nutritious meals and service to residents. Assist with food preparation and serving meals to residents. Help maintain a clean and sanitary dietary department. Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining rooms. Assist residents, employees, and guests with a broad range of dietary needs. Perform other duties as needed. Dietary Aide Qualifications: Strong communication skills. Ability to work independently and multitask. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Read and understand procedures for work assignments, instructions, and menu requests. Selected candidates are required to pass background checks. Cassia Benefits: Competitive Pay with experience-based raises Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site‑specific) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees Meal Discounts Longevity Recognition, Paid Volunteer Time, and Mentorship Programs Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members Pet Insurance About Us: Here at Valley View Village, we have a work hard, play hard mentality. We believe it is important to have a strong work ethic, but it is also very important to have fun at work!We are proud of ourstaff to resident ratiothat allows us to providequality careto our residents. You'll often hear laughter fill our halls. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work.Staff enjoy a work/life balance, food discounts, and connecting with our amazing residents. Cassia is a nonprofit, mission‑driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high‑quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference! Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr