Dietary Aide

West Suburban Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Shift differential $2.00 for all moves

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays including Birthdays

PTO

Group Health / Dental / Vision / Life

Job summary

West Suburban Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to support all dietary functions in accordance with policies and regulations. You will assist in meal preparation, tray setup, and serving meals, while collaborating with the dietitian and Dietary Supervisor to ensure quality service for residents.

The role offers shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, PTO, and comprehensive health/dental/vision/life insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Maintains safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Assists in meal service and tray setup according to dietary instructions.
• Collaborates with dietitians and supervisors to implement changes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals and snacks to residents.
• Set up dining areas, carts, and trays for service.
• Assist in inventory and storage of food and supplies.
• Ensure meals meet dietary policies and residents' preferences.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Dietary guidelines

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

West Suburban Nursing & Rehabilitation Center -

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures, federal and state governmental regulations, and facility policies and procedures.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Excellent Pay
• Earn additional pay on top of regular hourly rate - Shift Differentials available for all shifts an extra $2.00
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays including Birthdays
• PTO
• Group Health / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance at designated meal times
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed
• Assists in checking diet trays before distribution
• Assists in serving meals
• Prepares and delivers snacks, etc., as instructed
• Delivers food carts, trays to designated areas
• Executing diet spreadsheets
• Cleans work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers etc.
• Washes and cleans utensils as directed
• Works with the facility’s dietitian/Dietary Supervisor as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
• Ensures that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc. as necessary
• Participates in and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor

Prepares food etc. in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures