Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession - it's a calling. Since 1945, we have remained committed to serving older adults with compassion, dignity, excellence, and faith-centered purpose.

As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, we're dedicated to enriching lives - both for those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Whether you're looking to grow your career or find a more supportive and purpose-driven workplace, you'll find it here. We'll help you learn, support your success, and surround you with people who believe in service, community, respect, and making a meaningful difference every day.

Pay Range

$15 - $16.50

Employment Type & Schedule

Part-Time | Rotating Weekends | 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Why Join Resthaven?

A supportive and mission-driven work culture
Opportunities for growth, leadership, and development
A chance to make a real impact in the lives of residents every day

NOMI health insurance network with zero co-pay, deductible or co-insurance expense

Position Summary : Assist with kitchen preparation and meal service for residents and guests while ensuring a high standard of customer satisfaction. Responsible for accurately following menus, delivering high-quality service, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the dining rooms, kitchen, and dishwashing areas.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages, fruits, salads, desserts, and assist with additional food preparation as needed.
• Set up dining room tables for meal service.
• Accurately follow resident menus when preparing room trays and/or serving in the dining room.
• Take tableside meal orders and deliver food to residents in an organized, timely, and courteous manner.
• When appropriate, offer available options to exceed resident expectations.
• Deliver nourishments to resident units as required.
• Deliver food carts to designated locations and ensure carts are returned to the kitchen.
• Collect and dispose of trash and garbage in designated containers.
• Clean work areas, dining rooms, equipment, walls, cabinets, storage areas, and other assigned spaces in accordance with established procedures.
• Wash dishes, cookware, flatware, and trays using approved sanitation procedures.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact tactfully and respectfully with individuals of varying ages, cultures, needs, abilities, and physical conditions.
• Demonstrates care, compassion, dignity, and respect when serving residents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay Range: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour