Dietary Aide

Aperion Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is looking for a Dietary Aide responsible for meal preparation, serving food, and ensuring sanitary conditions in the dining areas. This is an entry-level position requiring a cheery disposition, attention to food safety, and the ability to assist residents effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must not pose a health or safety threat to others.
• Ability to handle residents appropriately based on their maturity level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and deliver meals according to dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the food service department.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Sanitation inspection

Patience

Cheerfulness

Willingness to learn

Job description

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SUMMARY:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting with all food functions as directed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, prepare, and serve meals according to planned menus with standardized recipes and special diet orders. Prepare and serve nutritional bedtime snacks and substitute foods for residents who refuse served foods. Ensure food is prepared in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the department by ensuring equipment and supplies are properly maintained. Follow infection control precautions during daily tasks.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures to ensure utensils and equipment are available for the next meal.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, and serve food and drinks in the dining room as instructed. Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas. Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and dish room as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Maintain proper care and use of supplies and equipment. Perform regular sanitation inspections of food service areas.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm. Ability to handle residents appropriately based on their maturity level.
• Willingness to learn new methods and incorporate them into existing food practices.
• Must not pose a health or safety threat to others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Use sight and hearing, or appropriate prosthetics, to perform job duties effectively.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and lift at least 25 pounds, and carry such weight for at least 50 feet.
• Assist in resident evacuation during emergencies if needed.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care