Dietary Aide

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
In-Office
14-16 Hourly
Entry level
Other
Vi Living operates 10 Luxury Life Plan Communities across the United States
The Role
Provide hands-on meal service to senior residents, serve dining room meals, bus and wash dishes, follow sanitation and OBRA guidelines, assist with food preparation and obtain menu supplies, and adhere to dietary restrictions.
Summary Generated by Built In
When you work at Cottage Grove Place, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
 
Cottage Grove Place is recruiting for a hospitality focused Dietary Aide to join our culinary team! This role provides full-scope, hands on serving functions within the community. 
 
 
 
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Dietary Aide:

Serve dinner to the residents of the Commons East who choose to dine in the Commons East main dining room. Bus and wash all the dishes relating to the evening meal service.

Completes job tasks as assigned. Using all appropriate Sanitation Standards and complies with OBRA guidelines and Production System (Gold Check Standards). Clean, neat, and well-groomed Standards.

Participates in OJT/Training/Teaching sessions; completes required daily expectations to ensure menu supplies are obtained from the storage areas in adequate time for meal service. This would include, but not be limited to, sour cream, condiments, salad dressings, etc.

Understands and complies with essential dietary restriction for resident needs as advised through physician’s orders.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
  • Minimum completion of sophomore year in high school required 
  • Experience in food service work preferred 
  • Experience in working with seniors preferred 

Salary Range: $14.00-$15.50

 Hospitality Promises
  1. We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
  2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
  3. We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
  4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
  5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
  6. We make you feel important.
  7. We embrace and value our differences.
  8. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
  9. We maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
  10. We pay attention to the details. 
 
Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.
 
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!
 
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Skills Required

  • Minimum completion of sophomore year in high school
  • Experience in food service work
  • Experience working with seniors
  • Comply with sanitation standards and OBRA guidelines
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption

Vi Living Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vi Living and has not been reviewed or approved by Vi Living.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is complemented by optional protections such as life, disability, accident/critical illness, and hospital indemnity, plus access to mental‑health resources. Coverage typically begins the first day of the month after hire, reinforcing strong baseline healthcare support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, paid holidays, sick time where applicable, bereavement, jury duty, parental bonding, and caregiving leave create a broad time‑off portfolio. Some locations add paid volunteer time and anniversary holidays, extending flexibility for time away.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match anchors retirement readiness, supported by tools like FSAs and commuter benefits that aid overall financial planning. Access to a credit union and early wage access provide additional day‑to‑day financial support within the total rewards mix.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, Illinois
2,900 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Vi is dedicated to providing quality environments, services, and programs to enrich the lives of older adults. Our goal is for our residents to continually experience the finest in senior living. Throughout Vi’s history, we have maintained our commitment to not only help seniors live independent lives on their terms, but also provide a nurturing environment for our employees to build fulfilling careers of service and care. Today, we support more than 2,900 employees in our corporate and community offices who are deeply committed to the care of our residents. The future success of Vi depends on maintaining a standard of excellence in all phases of resident services and relations.

Why Work With Us

At Vi, we go beyond words; respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion are the foundations of our culture. We're devoted to fostering an environment where every employee feels a genuine sense of belonging, appreciation, and empowerment.

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