Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

$21.82 - $22.32 per hour | Free meals! Free onsite parking!

Era Living is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to become the newest member of our Culinary Services team located in our The Gardens at Town Square in Bellevue, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday-Tuesday, 07:00am- 03:30pm. 

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start
Double pay for holidays worked
1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity bonuses
Employee discount programs
Discounted ORCA commuter pass 

Primary Responsibilities:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the preparation, service, and cleanup of meals for assigned Assisted Living and Terrace areas. 

• Prepares meals in accordance with ordered diets, preferences, and special needs with attention to food production requirements

• Serves meals in accordance with the established menu and consideration for the individual resident food requirements using established standards for handling hot/cold menu items

• Sets up and loads the food delivery carts for all meals

• Clears tables and collects the service ware and transports to the dish machine

• Operates and deep cleans equipment in the main kitchen and Assisted Living /Terrace kitchenettes and/or dining rooms

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand the Diet Roster for Assisted Living/Terrace residents in the Assisted Living and Terrace dining areas

• Ability to perform dietary functions in a health care setting

• Ability to perform duties in compliance with established Universal Precautions, fire safety, infection control and sanitation procedures, and state & federal regulatory requirements

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience:

• High School or GED, required

• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, required

• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire, required

• Must meet L I minimum age requirement of 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment

• Previous experience as a dietary aide in a healthcare setting, preferred

About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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