Dietary Aide

Care Initiatives; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) plan

PTO

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet

Job summary

Care Initiatives' Dubuque Specialty Care is hiring a Dietary Staff member for our 84-bed skilled nursing community in Dubuque, IA. The role involves serving meals, assisting with setup and cleanup, and delivering trays to residents with a focus on compassionate care.

Qualifications include food preparation experience, willingness to train in safety and modified diets, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete safety, sanitation and modified diet training.
• Healthcare dietary experience is a plus.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Serve hot and cold food portions to residents.
• Set up and clear tables and transport food carts.
• Deliver trays to rooms with professional, courteous service.
• Maintain sanitary work areas and perform cleaning duties.

Skills

Food service

Food safety training

Healthcare setting

Follow instructions

Job description

Dubuque Specialty Care, a 84-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Dubuque, IA, is now hiring!

Dietary Staff

Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-time day shift with every other weekend

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our dietary team!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing all duties related to food table service including serving hot and cold food portions to residents
• Complete the set up and clearing of tables, as well as transporting food carts
• Bring trays to rooms while delivering exceptional customer service
• Cleaning duties while maintaining safe and sanitary work areas

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete training in Food, Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets.
• Experience in a healthcare dietary setting a plus!
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

Start Your Journey with Us

At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

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