Dietary Aide

Pavilion Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability

EAP

Paid Time Off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pavilion Logan Square is seeking a Dietary Aide to join their team in Chicago, IL. The role involves serving residents’ meals, assisting in daily cleaning, and supporting the dietary department in meal service and preparation.

This is a full-time position with union-backed benefits. Candidates should be able to read English, follow sanitation practices, and work in a fast-paced environment while assisting in maintaining meal service and cleanliness across the facility.

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 meals to residents following portion control procedures.
• Assists with cleaning duties in the dietary department.
• Cleans tables, refrigerators, and utensils.
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed.
• Sets up meal trays and dining areas as instructed.
• Assists cook with meal preparation and obtaining food supplies.

Skills

English literacy (read/write/speak)

Fast-paced work

Sanitation protocol adherence

Ability to learn dishwasher operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial dishwasher operation

Job description

Pavilion of Logan Square 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 AideSkills 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.

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.

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.