Compassionate Dietary Aide: Meal Prep & Resident Care

Aperion Care; Midlothian (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care is hiring a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation and serving according to planned menus and dietary orders. You will also prepare bedtime snacks, substitute foods as needed, and ensure compliance with sanitary regulations.

The role requires maintaining cleanliness, following infection control standards, and assisting with dishwashing, delivering snacks, and serving trays in the dining area. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare & serve meals in accordance with planned menus with standardized recipes & special diet orders. Prepare & serve residents nutritional bedtime snacks as well as substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served. Also ensure food is prepared in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean & safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment & supplies are maintained. Dietary Aide must also ensure the facility’s standards on Infection Control Precautions are being followed when performing daily tasks.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures assuring that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.
• Prepare & deliver snacks, etc., as instructed. Deliver food carts, and trays to designated areas. Serve food and drinks in the dining room as instructed. Sweeping & mopping floors in the kitchen/dish room as instructed by the supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Aperion Care is hiring a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation and serving according to planned menus and dietary orders. You will also prepare bedtime snacks, substitute foods as needed, and ensure compliance with sanitary regulations.

The role requires maintaining cleanliness, following infection control standards, and assisting with dishwashing, delivering snacks, and serving trays in the dining area. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.