Dietary Aide

TSVH; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

State retirement plan (TCRS) – pension

Health plans

Wellness program

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Double pay for selected holidays

FSAs

401(k) and 457

Free meals and drinks

Job summary

TSVH in Cleveland, Tennessee is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food preparation and dining services for veterans housed in our skilled nursing facility.

Primary duties include serving meals, taking resident orders, and maintaining clean dining and kitchen areas. A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred, with experience in long-term care or hospital settings also favored.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food in line with the menu and number of residents.
• Set up dining room as instructed and serve meals to residents promptly.
• Clean resident dining areas, work areas, equipment and utensils following proper procedures.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

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 dining room as instructed and prepares 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 returns cart to kitchen, washing cooking equipment, carts, pots, pans, dishes and utensils, cleaning eating and prep surfaces, sweeping and moping floor, removing garbage, storing food in designated areas. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, resident’s representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.

BENEFITS

• Competitive wages based on certified years of experience


• 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)


• 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.

Please be sure visit us at TSVH.org and https://www.facebook.com/TNVeteransHomes

to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and our great residents and employees!

TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer