Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

Columbia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care
Portland, OR
Join a team where your work truly matters.

At Columbia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, our mission is to provide exceptional care while creating a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home.

Every meal is an opportunity to brighten a resident's day, and our Dietary Aides play an important role in making that happen.

If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team, take pride in keeping a clean and organized kitchen, and want a meaningful career serving seniors, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do

As a Dietary Aide, you'll work alongside our culinary team to provide excellent dining experiences for our residents by:


* Assisting with meal preparation and meal service


* Setting up and delivering resident meal trays


* Preparing snacks and nourishments


* Washing dishes and operating the commercial dishwasher


* Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen


* Cleaning workstations, refrigerators, and kitchen equipment


* Sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash


* Stocking and organizing food and supplies


* Supporting the cooks and dietary leadership team as needed


* Working collaboratively with nursing, housekeeping, and other departments to provide outstanding resident care

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:


* Reliable and dependable


* Friendly and compassionate


* A team player with a positive attitude


* Able to work in a fast-paced environment


* Committed to maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen


* Passionate about serving older adults

Qualifications


* High school diploma or GED preferred


* Food Handler Card (or ability to obtain shortly after hire)


* Ability to read recipes and follow written instructions


* Strong communication and teamwork skills


* Previous food service or healthcare experience is a plus, but we are happy to train motivated individuals.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and performing routine kitchen cleaning duties.
Why Columbia Place?

At Columbia Place, we believe our employees are our greatest asset.

We strive to create a workplace where team members feel respected, supported, and appreciated.

We offer:


* Competitive pay


* Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees


* Paid time off


* Ongoing training and career development


* Supportive leadership team


* A welcoming, team-oriented culture


* The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team that values compassion, excellence, accountability, trust, mutual respect, and fun, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Columbia Place family!

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