Dietary Aide

Life Care Centers of America; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America, a leading healthcare provider with numerous locations across the United States, is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our patient-focused food service team. In this role you will assist with food preparation and serving, ensuring meals meet safety standards and our residents' dining needs are satisfied.

The position emphasizes teamwork with multidisciplinary staff, adherence to policies, and courteous customer service to patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Prior health-care experience preferred.
• Prior food services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our team, the Dietary Aide provides assistance in all food service functions to ensure patients’ dining needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your daily responsibilities will be providing assistance in food preparation and serving, while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior health-care experience preferred
• Prior food services experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

An Equal Opportunity Employer