Dietary Aide

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on years of经验

Shift differential

Weekend differential

TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100%

Medical, dental and health plans

Wellness program

Paid time off

Extended disability benefits

Bereavement Leave

Holiday pay

Flexible spending accounts

Deferred compensation (401(k) and 457)

Free meals and drinks

Job summary

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes in Cleveland, Tennessee is hiring a Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation and service for residents at our skilled nursing facility. Pay ranges from $13.93 to $20.05 hourly, based on years of experience.

Duties include setting up dining areas, preparing salads and beverages, taking orders, and serving meals with attention to quality and timeliness. Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in long‑term care or hospital

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a long‑term care or hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food in quantities according to the menu, recipe and number of persons to be served.
• Set up the dining room as instructed and prepare items such as salads and beverages.
• Take resident orders and serve meals to residents in a timely manner.
• Clean resident eating areas, work areas, equipment and utensils according to proper procedures.

Job description

We are currently hiring a Dietary Aide at our new skilled nursing facility for veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee. Pay Range: $13.93 to $20.05 - based on years of experience.

The primary function of a Dietary Aide is to assist in the preparation of food in quantities according to the menu, recipe and number of persons to be served, including setting up the dining room as instructed and preparing items such as salads and beverages. Takes resident orders and serves meals to residents in a timely manner. Cleans resident eating areas, work areas, equipment and utensils according to the proper procedures, including collecting and stacking dirty dishes on cart and returning cart to kitchen, washing cooking equipment, carts, pots, pans, dishes and utensils, cleaning eating and prep surfaces, sweeping and mopping floor, removing garbage, storing food in designated areas. Consistently works cooperatively with residents, resident’s representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
• Shift differential
• Weekend differential
• State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full‑time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• State of Tennessee medical, dental and health plans
• State Health Wellness Program
• Paid time off (vacation)
• Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
• Bereavement Leave
• Double pay for selected holidays worked
• Flexible spending accounts for child‑care and medical expenses
• Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
• Free meal and drinks

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred and previous experience in a long‑term care or hospital setting is preferred.

TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer