What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server / Dietary Aide (The Warm Friend) position at Resthaven?
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.
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.
Pay Range
- $15 - $16.50
Employment Type & Schedule
- Full-Time (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
- Part-Time (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
- Rotating Weekends
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
- Free On-Site Clinic – Convenient access to healthcare
- Tuition Reimbursement – Eligible after just 6 months of employment
- Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a team centered around purpose, compassion, and community
- Career Growth & Advancement – Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow within the organization
- Meaningful Work Every Day – Build relationships and make a lasting difference in the lives of residents
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.
Salary : $15 - $17