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Dietary Aide

On With Life
On With Life Salary
Polk, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
This full-time Dietary Aide position works 5 days a week including every other weekend. In each 14-day pay period, you will work 8 weekdays and 2 weekend days. The typical shift is 6:30am - 1:30pm, though we have some flexibility on start and end times. Holidays are on a rotating schedule, Dietary Aides work approximately 2-3 major or minor holidays per year (with special holiday pay).

We do annual raises based on budget capacity, and you also have the opportunity for a discretionary bonus at your anniversary. The full-time Dietary Aide position is eligible for subsidized health and dental insurance, vision insurance, free life and long-term disability insurance, a 401k match, PTO, and other benefits. Please see this link for more details: https://www.onwithlife.org/careers/benefits/. We are also a qualified not-for-profit employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

There is great joy in watching someone do something for the first time after their injury, including enjoying their first snack or favorite meal. Healthy food is a critical part of the recovery process for our persons served, and you can be a large part of that journey, making memories with them along the way. We are a not-for-profit organization founded by survivors and their families, and each person served is a new member of that family. Our kitchen crew is amazing and we are looking for extraordinary Dietary Aides like you to join us!

What do Dietary Aides at On With Life do?

Dietary Aides assist the cooks with all aspects of our high quality, nutritious food service, including preparation, serving and cleanup in accordance with person-specific dietary restrictions and needs and facility, industry and regulatory safety standards for kitchens and dining spaces.

What You'll Bring to Numerator

An excellent candidate for our Cook position meets the following criteria:

  • Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions
  • Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change
  • Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student
  • Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard
  • Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential
  • Has experience with institutional, hospitality or healthcare meal preparation and kitchen operations
  • Ability to be flexible with schedule

On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.

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