Dietary Aid

Paul House & Healthcare Center, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next Day Pay

Team environment

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Job summary

Paul House & Health Care Center in Chicago, IL is seeking dependable Dietary Aides to join our Dietary Department. You will assist with preparing and serving meals, ensuring residents receive meals accurately and safely per dietary orders.

This position offers a team-oriented environment, opportunities for training and development, and a path for growth within the organization. Next Day Pay and meaningful work supporting residents are highlighted benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary, food service, healthcare, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to follow dietary instructions and established food-service procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable and attentive to detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and setting up resident meals and meal trays.
• Assemble meal trays accurately according to resident diet orders and meal tickets.
• Serve meals and beverages to residents as assigned.
• Assist with delivering and retrieving meal trays.
• Follow prescribed diets, food consistencies, allergies, and other dietary requirements.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, and food service areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Dependable

Physical stamina

Job description

Dietary Aide

Paul House & Health Care Center – Chicago, IL

Paul House & Health Care Center is seeking dependable and service-oriented Dietary Aides to join our Dietary Department. Dietary Aides play an important role in supporting meal service and ensuring residents receive meals accurately, safely, and in accordance with their individual dietary needs.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in providing quality service to residents.

What We Offer

• Next Day Pay available

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Opportunities to grow within the organization

• Meaningful work supporting residents and their daily needs

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and setting up resident meals and meal trays

• Assemble meal trays accurately according to resident diet orders and meal tickets

• Serve meals and beverages to residents as assigned

• Assist with delivering and retrieving meal trays

• Follow instructions regarding prescribed diets, food consistencies, allergies, and other dietary requirements

• Assist with basic food preparation as directed

• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, and food service areas

• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, trays, and other dietary equipment

• Assist with stocking and organizing food and dietary supplies

• Follow proper food storage, labeling, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures

• Follow infection-control and food-safety practices

• Communicate resident dietary concerns or requests to the appropriate staff member

• Provide courteous and respectful service to residents

• Follow facility and Dietary Department policies and procedures

• Perform additional dietary duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous dietary, food service, healthcare, or long-term care experience preferred

• Ability to follow dietary instructions and established food-service procedures

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Dependable, professional, and attentive to detail

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical duties associated with food service

• Must meet applicable health and background requirements

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available

• Schedule may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays based on department needs

Work Setting

Skilled Nursing Facility | Assisted Living Community | Long-Term Care | Dietary Services

Paul House & Health Care Center is committed to providing residents with quality meals and dependable dietary services in a safe and respectful environment. We are looking for Dietary Aides who value teamwork, reliability, and providing excellent service to our residents.