Caring Dietary Aide for Meals & Resident Service

Archway Management; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PEARL OF ELK GROVE is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform and support dietary routines in the department. Responsibilities include assisting in meal prep and service, ensuring meal times are met, and maintaining sanitation in accordance with facility policies.

The role requires a High School diploma and prior dietary service experience preferred; willingness to handle routine tasks and emergencies with a cooperative attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments.
• Show a willingness to perform, routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Numerical accountability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals; good motor coordination required for various tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, such as during emergencies; patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department Policy and Procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts and serving meals.
• Setting up the dining room and serving the residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Follow established reporting procedures for supplies and equipment needs.
• Report any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair; report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.

Skills

Reading recipes & diet orders

Attention to detail

Flexible hours willingness

Education

High School graduate

Tools

Dietary equipment

Job description

PEARL OF ELK GROVE is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform and support dietary routines in the department. Responsibilities include assisting in meal prep and service, ensuring meal times are met, and maintaining sanitation in accordance with facility policies.

The role requires a High School diploma and prior dietary service experience preferred; willingness to handle routine tasks and emergencies with a cooperative attitude is essential.