Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Server (Dietary Aide)

Reports To : Dining Director – Julio Romero

Location : The Argyle Senior Living, Denver, CO

Employment Type : Part Time

Wage : $20–$23.00 / hour, based on experience

About The Argyle

The Argyle is a nonprofit assisted living community in Denver, dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality care to low- and moderate-income seniors. We believe in going above and beyond — offering what we call Unreasonable Hospitality — to ensure our residents feel deeply cared for, respected, and at home.

Position Summary

As a Server (Dietary Aide), you are a front-line ambassador of our hospitality-driven dining program. Your role is to serve meals with warmth, attentiveness, and pride, creating a joyful, restaurant-style experience in a senior living setting. You support not just nutrition, but connection, dignity, and delight — every meal, every time.

Key Responsibilities

Serve meals to residents in a timely, friendly, and professional manner

Learn residents’ names, preferences, and special dietary needs

Practice “hospitality-first” service by offering personal touches, such as remembering a favorite beverage or meal choice

Prepare dining room for service : setting tables, stocking stations, and ensuring cleanliness

Assist in plating, portioning, and delivering meals from the kitchen with presentation in mind

Clean dining and service areas post-meal, including tables, chairs, and floors

Support hydration stations, snack carts, and special occasion events

Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure accuracy of diets and textures, per clinical staff direction

Communicate with nursing and care teams to support residents with special needs or challenges (e.g., vision, mobility, cognition)

Report any resident concerns, safety hazards, or food complaints to the Dining Director

Embrace The Argyle’s mission of compassion, excellence, and community — every shift

Qualities of an Unreasonable Hospitality Server

Empathetic : You see the human behind the resident and serve with heart

Detail-Oriented : You notice the little things that make a big difference

Team-Player : You show up for your teammates and residents alike

Reliable : You understand the importance of consistency and punctuality

Positive Attitude : You create a welcoming environment with your energy and words

Hospitality-Focused : You look for ways to “wow” even in small moments

Requirements

Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or caregiving preferred but not required

Passion for working with seniors in a compassionate, person-centered way

Ability to follow dietary guidelines and communicate clearly with kitchen and care staff

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs, stand for long periods, and move between dining rooms

Must pass background check and health screening per Colorado assisted living regulations

Willingness to complete training in food safety and elder dining best practices

Schedule Options

We offer part-time roles with consistent weekly schedules :

Part-Time :

Wednesday - Sunday

3 : 30 PM – 8 : 30 PM

Weekend availability is required for all positions.