Dietary Aide / Food Server

Full-Time | Dietary Aide / Food Server At Saint Mary of the Woods, we are seeking to add multiple Servers to our team! Join us on a Full-time basis (36-40 hours per week). Pay Range: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour (based on experience) *Same Day Pay Available* The Difference You’ll Make Bring your energy, your smile, and your love of great food to a place where every meal truly matters. As a Server in our senior living community, you’ll help create warm, memorable dining experiences—prepping and plating delicious meals, supporting safe and tidy kitchen operations, delivering trays with care, and making our dining room feel welcoming for residents and their families. If you enjoy teamwork, take pride in keeping things running smoothly, and love brightening someone’s day, this role lets you do all of that in a fun, friendly environment.

• Assist with food preparation and meal service in accordance with resident diet orders, menu standards, and portion guidelines
• Support safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices following state, local, and facility regulations
• Prepare and portion food items according to therapeutic and modified diet requirements as directed
• Assist with tray line service, meal delivery, and dining room support to ensure positive resident dining experiences
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, serving areas, and equipment
• Work collaboratively with dining team members and supervisors to ensure efficient meal service
• Support a welcoming, customer-focused dining environment for residents, families, and guests

Qualifications

• Ability to interact respectfully and positively with residents, families, and team members
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented dining environment
• Reliable attendance and strong professional work habits
• Ability to read and understand English and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to comply with all federal, state, and local health regulations, including required post-offer screenings
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Experience Preferred

• One year of food service experience, preferably in senior living, healthcare, or long-term care dining
• Experience following diet orders, portion control standards, and food safety procedures

Rewards That Support You

• Competitive pay with credit for experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• HSA / FSA options
• Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• PTO
• 403(b) with employer match
• Tuition discounts and scholarships
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Employee discount program
• Pet insurance (yes, really)
• Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)
• Career growth opportunities

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love Join Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a welcoming, faith-based community focused on whole-person wellness. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care. Our St. Mary of the Woods community includes 129 independent living and assisted living residences, along with 50 skilled and transitional care units, supported by strong community partnerships, enrichment. Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods webpage About Saint Therese Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities. Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saint-Therese