Dietary Aide

Jobtailor; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated dietary aide to support residents in a nursing center. You will assist with meal preparation, serving meals, and post-meal cleanup, ensuring a clean and inviting dining environment.

You will maintain a sanitary dining room and deliver meals with a friendly, professional demeanor, demonstrating excellent written and oral communication while working closely with the care team to support seniors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior dietary experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC preferred.
• Professional image in appearance and behavior.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with seniors.
• Flexible, energetic personality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, service and cleanup for residents in the nursing center.
• Maintain an attractive, sanitary dining room.
• Perform meal service and delivery to residents.

Skills

Meal service

Communication skills

Professional image

Flexible personality

Energetic personality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Perform a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center
• Maintain an attractive and sanitary dining room
• Perform meal service and delivery

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in meal preparation, service, and cleanup in a nursing center environment, while maintaining a clean and inviting dining area. Possesses strong communication skills and a passion for working with seniors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Dietary Experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC
• Meal Service and Delivery
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Professional Image
• Flexible and Energetic Personality

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Oral Communication
• Professional Appearance
• Passion for Working with Seniors
• Flexible Personality

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

• Nursing Center
• Meal Preparation
• Sanitary Dining Room
• Meal Service
• Clean Up