Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

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

** Pay is based on experience and applicable licensure **

Employment Type & Schedule

✔ Part-Time

• Weekdays (4:00 PM - 7:30 PM)

• Rotating Weekend (11:00 AM - 2:30 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

✔ 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.