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Dietary Assistant

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)
Montrose, CO Part Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join The Homestead at Montrose as a Dietary Assistant in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

The Homestead at Montrose is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Pay Range: $17.40 - $21.03 per hour, based on experience and status!

Schedule:

  • Part-time 32 hours per pay period |Week 1 Friday & Monday 6:00am - 2:30pm and Week 2 Saturday & Sunday 6:00am-2:30pm.
  • PRN (On-Call/As-Needed)


Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
  • A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
  • A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
  • Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
  • Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day


What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) with discretionary contribution
  • Paid Time Off Personal Days
  • Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
  • Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
  • Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities


What You Bring (Requirements)

  • Friendly and enjoy working with the elderly.
  • Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
  • Ability to read and understand procedures used for work assignments, instructions, recipe directions and diet order cards.
  • Numerical ability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.


What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Assists in defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned by the Director of Dietary, Management Team and/or Cook.
  • Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Dietary, Management Team and/or Cook.
  • Attends required in-services and completes assigned online modules.
  • Follows reporting procedures for the following:
    • Observed resident concerns.
    • Supply and equipment needs.
    • Damaged, unsafe, malfunctioning equipment.
    • Conditions related to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.


About Us

The Homestead at Montrose is a welcoming independent and assisted living community where your needs are thoughtfully anticipated and met offering a comfortable, cheerful place to call home. Nestled in Montrose and surrounded by breathtaking Colorado scenery, residents enjoy the nearby depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the east and the majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, along with easy access to charming downtown shops, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Salary : $17 - $21

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