Dietary Aide

Meridian Senior Living; Breese (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Telemedicine – 1800MD

Flexible Spending Account

Company paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is hiring a Dietary Aide to support our dining services team in Breese, Illinois. You will set and buss tables, wash dishes, assist the cook, and help maintain a clean dining area while delivering courteous service to Residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and a willingness to obtain a Food Handlers Permit as required by state rules. Prior food service experience and a compassionate attitude toward the elderly are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months’ prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.

Responsibilities

• As a Dietary Aide, you will work closely with our dining services team.
• Responsible for setting tables, bussing tables, washing dishes, assisting the cook as needed, completing cleaning duties and providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Skills

Compassion

Team player

Communication skills

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”

To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?

We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone’s life.

What do we offer to these great employees?

• A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)

What else do we offer?

• We equip you with the ability to grow your career – whether it be with us or another employer.
• A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!
• Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.

Details about the Dietary Aide position we are hiring for:

As a Dietary Aide, you will work closely with our dining services team. Responsible for setting tables, bussing tables, washing dishes, assisting the cook as needed, completing cleaning duties and providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications if required by State licensing authority and maintain continuing education requirements.
• Six (6) months’ prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer