Dietary Aide

Stellar Health Group; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages + shift differenti

Weekly pay

6 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO) for full-time

401(k)

On-site education and training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to join our Food Services team. You’ll help prepare, serve, and deliver meals and snacks to residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment.

You’ll work with the Dietitian and Director of Food Services to support high-quality food service and the nutritional needs of our residents, in a supportive healthcare setting that values dignity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, understand English.
• Reliable with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interact respectfully with residents, families, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, meal service, and delivery of food trays.
• Prepare and deliver snacks according to residents’ needs and guidelines.
• Serve meals with proper portion-control procedures.
• Ensure meals are attractive, appetizing, and served appropriately.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and food-service spaces.

Job description

Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Aide to join our Food Services team. In this role, you’ll help prepare, serve, and deliver meals and snacks to our residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment.

You’ll work alongside the Dietitian, Director of Food Services, and dietary team to support high-quality food service and the nutritional needs of our residents.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with food preparation, meal service, and delivery of food trays.
• Prepare and deliver snacks according to residents’ needs and established guidelines.
• Serve meals using proper portion-control procedures.
• Ensure meals are attractive, appetizing, and served appropriately.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and food-service spaces.
• Sweep and mop floors and maintain clean food storage areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and facility procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Report concerns or issues to the Dietitian or Director of Food Services.
• Treat residents with dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times.
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff and other members of the care team.
• Follow all applicable safety and workplace policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Reliable and dependable with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with residents, families, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions within the scope of the position.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the workday as required.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and additional hours when needed.
• Previous dietary, food service, healthcare, or long-term care experience is a plus.

Work Environment

• Working around hot food, kitchen equipment, and warm areas.
• Exposure to food odors and frequent interruptions.
• Potential exposure to infectious materials and healthcare-related conditions.
• Potential workplace hazards such as slips, falls, and burns.

All employees are expected to follow appropriate safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive wages + shift differentials
• Weekly pay!
• 6 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) for full-time employees
• 401(k)
• On-site employee education and training
• Supportive team environment

Why Join Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center?

At Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center, our team plays an important role in creating a comfortable and positive experience for our residents. As a Dietary Aide, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference every day while working as part of a supportive healthcare team.

If you’re dependent, compassionate, and enjoy working with people, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center and become part of a team dedicated to providing excellent care and service to our residents.

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