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Dietary Aide (Kitchen) - Part-time

On With Life, Des Moines, IA, United States


Overview
Don't miss out on your chance to contribute to something unique and amazing. Come be your best you! Join us at On With Life in caring for, supporting and discovering the progress made in those who experience life‑changing challenges due to brain injury.

Responsibilities
Dietary Aides assist the cooks with all aspects of our high‑quality, nutritious food service, including preparation, serving and cleanup in accordance with person‑specific dietary restrictions and needs and facility, industry and regulatory safety standards for kitchens and dining spaces. The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting in the preparation, cleanup and service of all food items to persons served, families, guests, and staff.

Schedule

Part‑time; 1:00 pm‑7:00 pm

3–4 days a week, up to 24 hours per week. Rotating weekends and holidays.

At On With Life, you can be a part of something greater. The rehabilitation process from a brain injury or other neurological condition is a 24/7 job for each person served, and our nurses collaborate with our medical providers, dietary team and other individuals in our transdisciplinary team of experts to keep persons served healthy along the way. There is great joy in watching someone do something for the first time after their injury. You’ll have the opportunity to watch people take their first steps, say their first words, or even enjoy their first snack or favorite meal. You can be a large part of the journey that each person served takes, making memories with them along the way. We are a not‑for‑profit organization founded by survivors and their families, and each person served is a new member of that family.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency

Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with individuals who have experienced a brain injury or other neurological conditions

Experience working with institutional/hospitality healthcare meal preparation

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Is willing to be a daily champion for individuals impacted by brain injury and treat them like family

Is team‑oriented, a lifelong learner, and an excellent communicator in all formats: in‑person, phone, email, etc.

Is a positive and compassionate person even on the tough days

Is a servant leader who puts others before herself/himself, treating all with dignity & respect

Is flexible with schedule

On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment‑related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.

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