Dietary Aide

Position: Dietary Aide Part-Time

Shift and Schedule:

• Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Evening Shift: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday​

Pay: $19.00 DOE

Location: Plymouth, MN

Who Are We:

Join a team that’s redefining senior living at Trillium Woods in Plymouth, MN. Set on 46 beautiful acres, our Life Plan Community offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your work truly makes a difference. We’re proud to provide exceptional care and services to our residents. At Trillium Woods, you’ll find purpose, professional development, and a workplace culture that values you!

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO and paid ho
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

*Eligibility for benefit depends on the number of hours worked per week and employment classification.

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads as required.

• Serve meals in the Health Center.

• Set up and clear tables in the Health Center dining room.

• Transport hot and cold foods to and from the Health Center.

• Transport necessary food service supplies and non-food items to and from the Health Center.

• Maintain equipment, workstations, and dining areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.

Other Duties:

• Maintains standards for personal appearance and cleanliness.

• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions.

• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Previous experience in food service, restaurants, retail, customer service, or a similar hospitality setting preferred.
• Experience in senior living, nursing homes, hospitals, or healthcare settings is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to follow instructions, understand dietary orders, and communicate effectively with residents and team members.
• Willingness and ability to learn Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, medical diets, food allergies, and dietary restrictions.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure meal orders are accurate and residents' dietary needs are met.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful when interacting with older adults.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented, with a commitment to providing excellent resident service.
• Ability to consistently report to scheduled shifts on time.

Physical Requirements

Light to moderate physical effort 90% of the time. Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the work day; ability to stoop, bend and stretch frequently; lifting weight requirement will not be more than 50 lbs. unassisted.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a criminal background check, drug test, tuberculosis skin test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility.

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