What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide (Part-Time) position at Resthaven?
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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 | 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Why Join Resthaven?
✔ No mandatory overtime (No Mandation)
✔ Agency-free care teams
✔ NOMI Health Insurance Network – $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 coinsurance for full-time employees
✔ Agency-free care teams
✔ NOMI Health Insurance Network – $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 coinsurance for full-time employees
✔ Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 6 months
✔ Supportive, mission-driven work culture
✔ Career growth and advancement opportunities
✔ Make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day
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.
Salary : $15 - $17