Dietary Aide

Shady Lawn; Dalton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shady Lawn in Dalton, OH is seeking a Dietary Aide to support all dietary functions per policy. You will work under supervision to assist residents and maintain cleanliness in food service areas.

The role includes on-the-job training, opportunities for growth, and benefits for full-time staff, with a supportive team environment and regular staff events. Join us to contribute to quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years old or have a work permit.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, family, staff and others.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain sanitation and order in food service areas.
• Be patient, tactful, cheerful and enthusiastic.
• Seek out new methods and be willing to adopt them.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and per dietary policies.
• Carry out related administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety in food service areas.
• Support residents with respect and adhere to facility guidelines.

Skills

English proficiency

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Sanitation awareness

Patience

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/12th grade

Job description

Spice Up Your Career - Join our Dietary Team here at Shady Lawn located in Dalton, OH.

• Bi-weekly pay with Daily pay available
• Benefits offered for FT status employees
• PTO starts accumulating day ONE
• 401k
• Holiday pay
• Professional and Personal growth
• Staff engagement monthly events planned
• and much more!

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION:

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

As a Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, a 12th grade education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or possess a work permit.

Experience

• None. On-the-job training provided.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Shady Lawn is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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