Part-Time Culinary Aide

Part-Time Culinary / Dietary Aide
Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest, Sheldon, IA 51201

Earn $16.63 to $20.51 an hour serving dinner to seniors at Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest in Sheldon. Part-time evenings, done by 8:00 pm, with PTO and a 401(k). Hear back within 48 hours.

Who you’ll serve

Fieldcrest is an assisted living and memory care community here in Sheldon. For many of our residents, dinner is the highlight of the day. As a Dietary Aide, you help make it a good one: the right meal, served warm, by someone who knows their name.

What you’ll do

- Serve evening meals to residents in our dining room
- Follow each resident’s diet card, including allergies, softer textures, and personal favorites
- Take residents’ requests and get them what they need quickly and kindly
- Set tables, clear dishes, and keep serving areas clean
- Close down the dining room so it’s ready for the morning
- Tell your supervisor right away if a meal or diet order looks wrong

What you’ll need

Required:

- Able to read and follow written directions, like diet cards and menus
- Available for the schedule below, including every other weekend and holiday
- Pass a background check before your start date

Nice to have (not required):

- High school diploma or GED
- 16-year-olds welcome to apply
- Any restaurant, cafeteria, or food service experience

Pay and benefits

- $16.63 to $20.51 per hour, based on experience
- Paid time off, even for part-time staff
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement 
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral program

Schedule

- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Plus a few shifts during the week

These hours fit well around school, a day job, or family.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.