Compassionate Dietary Aide — Nourishing Residents

Evercare; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Training & development

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Evercare is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents with nutritious meals in a collaborative healthcare environment. The role focuses on food prep, meal service, dietary restriction adherence, and kitchen sanitation to ensure safe, appealing meals for residents.

Responsibilities include following dietary orders, maintaining clean dining areas, and coordinating with nurses and dietitians. A high school diploma is preferred, and prior kitchen or healthcare exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous kitchen, dietary, or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and resident-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Prepare meals and snacks following established recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Meal Service: Serve meals to residents in dining rooms or resident rooms and monitor presentation and portion control.
• Dietary Restrictions: Follow diabetic, low-sodium, pureed, mechanical soft, and allergy-restricted diets.
• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas; wash dishes and sanitize surfaces.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory and notify supervisor when restocking is needed.
• Documentation: Record meal intake and report dietary concerns to staff.
• Communication & Teamwork: Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, and dietary staff; ensure care plans are followed.

Skills

Food service

Communication

Teamwork

Dietary guidelines

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Evercare is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents with nutritious meals in a collaborative healthcare environment. The role focuses on food prep, meal service, dietary restriction adherence, and kitchen sanitation to ensure safe, appealing meals for residents.

Responsibilities include following dietary orders, maintaining clean dining areas, and coordinating with nurses and dietitians. A high school diploma is preferred, and prior kitchen or healthcare exposure is a plus.