Dietary Aide

Pavilion Healthcare; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Training Programs

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Pavilion Healthcare in Bridgeview is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to support residents by serving meals and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. This is a collectively bargained union role within the dietary department.

You will assist with meal preparation and stocking, ensure sanitation standards, and help with tray setup and dining room duties. Prior food service or long-term care experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to read/understand resident tray card.
• Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn to load and operate an industrial dishwasher within one week.
• Ability to follow sanitation process and maintain cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Cleans tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed.
• Carries soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.
• Returns clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Washes and cleans utensils as directed.
• Keeps work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Assists cook in preparing meals and obtaining food supplies for the following meal.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading & Writing English

Fast-paced environment

Dishwasher operation

Sanitation knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial dishwasher

Job description

Pavilion of Bridgeview is seeking a Dietary Aide to join their team! The Dietary Aide is responsible for serving residents’ meals and cleaning routines for the dietary department. At this facility, this is a collectively bargained position under the union.

Dietary Aide Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Cleans tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed
• Carries soiled utensils, etc., to wash area
• Returns clean utensils to proper storage areas
• Washes and cleans utensils as directed
• Keeps work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed
• Assists cook in preparing meals and obtaining food supplies for the following meal
• All other duties as assigned

Dietary Aide Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to read/understand resident tray card
• Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn to load and operate an industrial diswasher within one week.
• Ability to follow sanitation process and maintain cleanliness standards

Dietary Aide Education and Experience

• Experience operating an industrial dishwasher and the sanitation process of the kitchen, preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Experience in industrial food production preferred.
• Prior experience working in a long-term care facility a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Pavilion Healthcare Full-Time Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Pavilion ?

At Pavilion Healthcare, people come first—those we care for and those who make that care possible. We’re a team that listens, supports, and grows together, united by a passion for making a difference every day. From your first day forward, you’ll feel the impact of a culture built on respect, belonging, and continuous growth. With hands-on training, real mentorship, and opportunities to advance, we empower you to thrive because when you grow, so does the care we deliver. Join Pavilion and be part of something meaningful.

Pavilion Healthcare provides long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Pavilion, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome – our number one goal.

Pavilion Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.