Compassionate Dietary Aide & Server - Senior Living

HHS; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HHS is hiring a compassionate Dietary Aide/Server in Ottawa, IL. The role involves serving meals to residents, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining a clean dining area in accordance with safety and dietary guidelines. Prior assisted living experience is preferred.

You will work in a fast-paced senior living environment, supporting dietary staff to meet residents’ nutritional needs and dietary requests while upholding high sanitation standards. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisted living or nursing home preferred.
• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation.
• Ability to follow dietary requirements and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents with professionalism and care, adhering to dietary and safety standards.
• Assist in food production and meal preparation to meet quality and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, kitchens, and food service equipment through regular sanitation.
• Support bussing tables, sanitizing utensils, and ensuring a welcoming dining experience for residents.
• Follow safe lifting practices when handling heavy trays or supplies.
• Collaborate with dietary department staff to meet nutritional needs and adapt to dietary requests.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Food safety

Kitchen equipment

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

HHS is hiring a compassionate Dietary Aide/Server in Ottawa, IL. The role involves serving meals to residents, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining a clean dining area in accordance with safety and dietary guidelines. Prior assisted living experience is preferred.

You will work in a fast-paced senior living environment, supporting dietary staff to meet residents’ nutritional needs and dietary requests while upholding high sanitation standards. Training provided.