Dietary Aide/Server

Dietary Aide / Server Sequoia Springs Assisted Living & Memory Care Fortuna, CA Make a real impact every day! At Sequoia Springs, meal times are more than food—they're comfort, community, and quality of life. We are looking for a dependable, energetic Dietary Aide/Server who takes pride in excellent service, cleanliness, and teamwork. If you want a job where your work matters and residents genuinely appreciate you, this is it. About the Role The Dietary Aide/Server supports both the dining room and kitchen to ensure residents receive safe, nutritious meals in a warm, welcoming environment. You will serve meals, maintain sanitation standards, assist with basic food prep, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the dietary department. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where attention to detail and a positive attitude are non-negotiable. What You'll Do Dining Room Service Serve meals and beverages promptly, accurately, and professionally according to resident diet orders. Create a warm dining experience by engaging respectfully with residents and responding to their needs. Bus, clean, and reset tables throughout meal service. Maintain a clean, organized, restaurant-style dining environment. Communicate resident feedback or concerns to the Dietary Manager. Kitchen Support & Cleaning Assist with light food prep and meal assembly as directed. Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, and utensils to meet safety standards. Deliver and retrieve meal trays from Memory Care promptly. Keep all kitchen areas—including floors, walls, sinks, equipment, fridge, freezer, and pantry—clean, organized, and compliant. Break down boxes, remove trash, and maintain safe storage (no food on the floor). Support the team with additional duties to keep operations running smoothly. Safety & Compliance Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines. Maintain a neat, professional appearance and follow uniform standards. Demonstrate teamwork, reliability, and a consistently positive attitude. What We're Looking For Experience in assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals, or food service strongly preferred. Understanding of basic food prep, serving techniques, sanitation, and food safety. Strong time-management skills and the ability to work efficiently during busy meal periods. Excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to customer service. Ability to stand for long periods, lift moderate loads, and perform cleaning duties. Familiarity with dietary guidelines is a plus but not required. Why Join Sequoia Springs? You'll be part of a committed team that values respect, reliability, and high standards. We believe in a supportive work environment where every employee contributes to the well-being of our residents. This role offers hands-on experience in both food service and healthcare—skills that open doors to career growth. If you take pride in doing things right and enjoy serving others, we want to meet you! Apply today.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Experience:

Food service: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person