Dietary Aid

Arcadia Care; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

Daily pay

Paid vacations

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee events

Job summary

Arcadia Care in Illinois is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with feeding and meal service according to approved menus and recipes. The role supports sanitary food handling and contributes to a clean, safe dining area for residents.

The successful candidate will assist with meal preparation, food service, and delivering snacks as directed, while upholding high standards of safety and customer service in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Willing to handle residents based on their current maturity level.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare & serve meals in accordance with planned menus and standardized recipes and special diet orders; ensure sanitary regulations are followed.
• Maintain the department in a clean and safe condition.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.

Skills

Patience

Team communication

Customer service

Job description

Dietary Aide

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide is responsible for aiding all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Review, prepare & serve meals in accordance with planned menus with standardized recipes & special diet orders. Also ensure food, etc., is prepared in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Prepare & deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

Benefits Offered

• Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
• $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance – at no cost to you
• Daily Pay - get your money when you want
• Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations
• Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more
• Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you
• Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments
• Paid Break Time for Nursing Mothers
• Time Off to Vote

Qualifications

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level, they are currently functioning.