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!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.