Dietary Aide

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Alpena (MI); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Benefits

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Prescription drug insurance

401K

Résumé du poste

MediLodge of Alpena is looking for a Dietary Aide with no experience required. You will assist in preparing and serving meals, ensuring safety and care for residents with dietary needs. The role offers starting wages between $18.85 and $21.25 per hour, with incentives and flexible pay options.

Previous food service experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided. Join a supportive team within a respected long-term care facility in Alpena.

Qualifications

• Tenth grade or above desirable.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other state/county certification.
• Experience in food service is desired.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and portion food for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Follow recipes and maintain attractive, appetizing presentations.
• Deliver meals to designated areas on time.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and logs.
• Label, date, and store food properly.
• Ensure cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Connaissances

Detail-oriented

Meal preparation

Quality attention

Compassionate care

Formation

Tenth grade or above desirable

ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred

Description du poste

Dietary Aide – No Experience Required

Facility: MediLodge of Alpena

Dietary Starting Wages: $18.85- $21.25 per hour

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining culinary skills with a meaningful role in healthcare! The position seems well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented and passionate about creating meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents. Any previous experience in cooking, especially in a restaurant or food service setting is preferred.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• The American Health Care Association recognizes MediLodge of Alpena as a 2024 Bronze Award recipient!
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Compensation?

• Starting Wages: $18.85- $21.25 per hour
• Wage Calculation is based on experience, shift, a $0.85/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, and a $2.00/hr Perfect Attendance Bonus.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Summary

The Dietary Aide assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications

Education:

• Tenth grade or above desirable

Licenses/Certification

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Experience

• Experience in food service desired.

Job Functions

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling/safety techniques.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.
• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned within established time schedules.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food.
• Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly.
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Washes dishes, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures that dishes, etc. are readily available for the next meal, stores dishes, etc. in the proper location.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
• Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.