Dietary Aide - Arete at Desert Sage Retirement ALF

Dietary Aide/Dishwasher

Type: Full-Time

Shift: 7am -3pm, 11am -7pm, Various schedule, Weekend availability needed

Location: Arete at Desert Sage Retirement - 1010 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701

Apply now at https://www.areteliving.com/careers

The primary responsibility of a Dietary Aide is to provide assistance in all food functions for our residents as directed by the Dietary Manager.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up, deliver and serve food as directed.
• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
• Assist Cook in preparing meals and checking diet trays before distribution.
• Prepare kitchen, food and supplies for the next meal.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas and maintain a clean, dry work environment free of hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.
  
  

Requirements And Qualifications

• Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Must obtain Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19
  
  

Benefits

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30 hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.
  
  

“At Arete Living, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.