Dietary Aide

Life Care Centers of America; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their compassionate team. In this vital role, you will assist in food service functions, ensuring that patients’ dining needs are met with the utmost care and compliance with regulations. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment that values professional growth and teamwork. If you are passionate about providing quality service and making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare and food services experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving while ensuring cleanliness.
• Maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors.

Skills

Customer Service

Reasoning Skills

Judgment

Education

High School Graduate 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 invite 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 include 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
• Maintain 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