Dietary Aide Full-Time

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!

Schedule

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

Pay

$19.00 (DOE)

Benefits

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

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus.
• 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.
• Maintain standards for personal appearance and cleanliness.
• Maintain safe and sanitary conditions.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Previous experience in a nursing home, hospital, senior living, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow instructions, dietary orders, and communicate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail when following food allergies, dietary restrictions, and special requests.
• Ability to communicate with residents to take meal orders accurately and enter orders into a Point-of-Sale (POS) system.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful when assisting older adults.
• Dependable and team-oriented, with a strong focus on resident satisfaction and quality service.

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.
• Must be able to see, hear, and speak.

All new hires must 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.