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Culinary/Dietary Aide

Northridge Village
Ames, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
Northridge Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5-star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.

In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Shifts: In general, we offer 8 shifts. We have openings for full-time (30 hours weekly) and part-time (up to 29 hours weekly) positions.

  • Days: 6am-2:30 pm (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:

  • Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO
  • Holiday Premium Pay
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
  • Referral Bonus
  • Service Award Bonus
  • Career Path Development
  • Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
  • Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role

We are seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide to join our team! The Dietary Aide / Server ensures our residents and guests receive nutritious meals, performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department, and helps to create a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience in our communities.

Responsibilities

  • Culinary/Dietary Aide helps create a restaurant-style dining experience through serving meals, customer service, and collaboration.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide follows written and oral instructions, follow diet orders/tray cards and work assignments.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide ensures that meal orders are delivered accurately, and any special request or dietary restrictions are noted and followed.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide performs defined work routines.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide assists with cleaning routines after meals have ended and setting up for next meal.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide follows proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide assists in receiving and storing food and supplies as directed by Culinary Director
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide attends scheduled department meetings.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide attends educational programs.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide follows defined safety codes while performing duties.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide follows Infection Control procedures.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide understands community’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
  • Culinary/Dietary Aide be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

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