At Grace Lutheran Communities, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers rooted in compassion, service, and community. Every day, our team members make a real difference in the lives of others, creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for. If you’re looking for more than a paycheck and want to be part of something truly rewarding, you’ve found the right place. Join us and be part of a mission that matters.
PURPOSE:
Grace Lutheran Communities operates diverse programs providing client and
family oriented services to enrich the various stages of a person’s life in a
caring, pleasant and safe environment. At Grace Lutheran Communities, our
dedicated and compassionate employees provide high quality, Christian service
to enhance human dignity and growth. You are expected to uphold our
organization’s values: ministry, integrity, teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
In order to ensure this philosophy for the future, your position is responsible
for assisting in the efficient, day to day operation of the dietary department
according to established policies, procedures, and objectives of the
organization.
BENEFITS: (dependent on your work status)
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
- Retirement match (up to 4%)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(During Mealtimes)
- Portion food/beverages
- Work tray line position
- Wash/Sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and carriers
- Prepare resident nourishments
- Service coffee hour and special functions
- Assist Chef
- Read and arrange diet card tray identification labels
in proper order
- Stock Shelves
- Use, clean, and sanitize assigned areas
- Maintain confidentiality
- Project a positive image of the organization in
dealing with residents/clients, coworkers, and public
- Additional duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: (Housekeeping)
- Clean
resident’s rooms, common areas, bathrooms, furniture/furnishings according
to job policies and procedures.
- Follow
manufacture procedural guidelines when using tools
- Operate
equipment and handling of chemicals
- Must
be able to read and understand labeling along with the Safety Data Sheet
- Removal
of debris and soiled linen
- Understand
and follow proper infection control policies and procedures
- Has
access to confidential information/records and maintains confidentiality
- Project
a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients,
co-workers, public
- Must
be able to communicate orally and/or in writing with residents,
co-workers, families, public
- Additional
duties as assigned
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:
- Lifts and carries food supplies weighing 50
pounds occasionally; lifts and carries dishes, food trays weighing up to 25
pounds frequently
- Occasionally pushes/pulls dish lowraters/dish
carts weight 250-400 pounds a distance of 70 feet
- Constantly grasps, frequently twists, stoops,
bends
- Frequently works on slippery, wet floors
- Frequently reaches at or below shoulder height, occasionally
reaches above shoulder height,
- Occasionally climbs step stool, stairs, and
kneels
- Frequently exposed to hot, humid conditions and
temperature changes
- 100% of work day is spent indoors; 50% of work
day is spent standing, 50% of work day is spent walking
- Must be able to communicate orally and/or in
writing with residents, coworkers, families, and public.