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 is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient dining services in a full-time capacity. The role involves assisting with food service functions, ensuring meals meet patients' needs, and maintaining sanitary kitchen and dining areas.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in healthcare or food service settings. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or food services preferred.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all food service functions to meet patients' dining needs.
• Help with food preparation, serving, and maintaining sanitary conditions.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Healthcare experience preferred

Food services experience preferred

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: All Shift: Evening

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