Dietary Aide

Dekalb Area Retirement Center; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dekalb Area Retirement Center is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to assist in preparing and serving meals for residents, while respecting dietary needs and preferences.

You'll join a compassionate dietary team, maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, and deliver courteous service to residents and their families. On-the-job training provided in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain food handler's certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to residents
• Ensure that meals meet dietary restrictions and preferences
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and families
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our team. As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals to our residents. You will work closely with our dietary team to ensure that our residents receive nutritious and delicious meals that meet their dietary needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to residents
• Ensure that meals are prepared according to dietary restrictions and preferences
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and their families
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures

General:

• Ability to obtain food handler's certification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Experience:

• No previous experience is required. On the job training and orientation is provided.

Other:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Requires the ability to employ patience and tact in dealing with residents, staff, and the general public.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with coworkers, professionals, residents and the general public.
• The Dietary Aide must be organized, detail oriented and skilled in the use of equipment.
• Must possess the ability to deal effectively with geriatric residents and multiply handicapped individuals.
• Requires personal cleanliness and the ability to follow rules and regulations for safety and sanitation in Institutional Food Service.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met, to include the use of supplies and equipment.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and be able to turn, bend, reach over head and below knees.
• Must be in good physical health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Will be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment and supplies in excess of 25 lbs throughout the workday.
• This position requires standing and walking a minimum of 90% of the total workday.