Description
Columbine Health Systems in Fort Collins, CO is looking to hire an entry-level part-time Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker to assist in preparing, serving, and cleaning up from meals at our beautiful Fort Collins locations. Are you an energetic, get-it-done person who enjoys interacting with the elderly? Are you someone who is considering a career in healthcare? Are you looking for a rewarding part-time day job? If so, read on! This entry-level part-time Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker position starts at $10.50 to $11.10/hr. depending on experience with 3 opportunities for raises within the 1st year.
ABOUT COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS
We are proud of our record of providing quality senior care services to Northern Colorado since 1971. We have healthcare campuses in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor, Colorado. We're not, however, a corporation! We are a family-oriented company which is privately owned and operated. Our deep commitment to the quality senior care that we provide cannot be achieved without our talented staff.
Our employees who work 24+ hours per week qualify for a full range of benefits including health insurance, vision, dental, a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), as well as discounts at our pharmacy and workout facility. Whether you are applying for an entry-level position such as a dietary aide, housekeeper, or care provider or have expertise in nursing, therapy, or physician services, we offer meaningful careers for employees who care. It's like working with family!
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A DIETARY AIDE / FOOD SERVICE WORKER
As a Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker, you arrive for each shift ready to make the daily ritual of mealtime a pleasant and enjoyable time for our elderly residents. You have a positive, can-do attitude and arrive for each shift ready to get to work. You understand the deep emotional connections that people have with meal times and take advantage of the opportunities to build relationships with our senior residents and their families. Your warm smile makes everyone feel welcome. You take care as you help set up the dining room for meals and assist with cleaning in various parts of the work area. You understand that the dining area is an extension of home to our extension of home to our residents. You pay close attention to safety and sanitation guidelines as you provide food service.
Once everyone's needs have been met, you help wash dishes and put them away; making sure that everything is ready for the next time. You are a team player who works together with the cooks, dietary supervisor, other staff, and residents to make sure that mealtime is a positive experience for all involved. You feel good about the important part that you play in the well-being of our residents!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIETARY AIDE / FOOD SERVICE WORKER
* At least 16 years of age * In good physical and mental health with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. * Ability to pass a criminal background check
Are you interested in pursuing a fulfilling career in healthcare? Do you have excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English well? Do you enjoy working with people, especially the elderly? Are you patient, respectful, and empathetic? Are you trustworthy and reliable? If so, you might just be perfect for this entry-level part-time Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker position!
WORK SCHEDULE
We offer part-time positions with shifts with your choice of days/evenings on both weekdays and weekends.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HEALTHCARE TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level senior care job, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
