Dietary Aide

The Loft of East Peoria; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

The Loft of East Peoria is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food service operations at our skilled nursing facility in East Peoria, IL. You will follow planned menus, assist with meal service, and ensure nutritional meals meet residents’ needs.

This role emphasizes sanitation, safe food handling, and teamwork with nursing and dining staff. Full-time position with competitive wages and eligible benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the care & use of supplies, equipment, and 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 & 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 food practices.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare & serve meals by planned menus with standardized recipes & special diet orders. Prepare & serve residents nutritional bedtime snacks and substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served. Also, ensure food, etc., is prepared by sanitary regulations.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean & safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment & supplies are maintained. The Dietary Aide must also ensure the facility’s standards on Infection Control Precautions are being followed when performing daily tasks.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures, assuring that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.
• Prepare & deliver snacks, etc., as instructed. Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas. Serve food and drinks in the dining room as required. Sweeping & mopping floors in the kitchen/dish room as instructed by the supervisor.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Patience and empathy

Teamwork

Food service hygiene

Job description

The Loft of East Peoria -

DIETARY AIDE

The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing of East Peoria is a skilled nursing facility in East Peoria, Illinois. At The Loft, our commitment is to quality resident experience and strong, evidence-based best practices. We know one of the best ways to achieve this is to have the same dedication to employee satisfaction. You will be a valued part of The Team at The Loft of East Peoria!

JOB SUMMARY FOR DIETARY AIDE:

We are currently seeking applicants for the position of Dietary Aide. The Dietary Aide is responsible for aiding all food functions as directed/instructed and by established food policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR DIETARY AIDE:

• Review, prepare & serve meals by planned menus with standardized recipes & special diet orders. Prepare & serve residents nutritional bedtime snacks and substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served. Also, ensure food, etc., is prepared by sanitary regulations.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean & safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment & supplies are maintained. The Dietary Aide must also ensure the facility’s standards on Infection Control Precautions are being followed when performing daily tasks.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures, assuring that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.
• Prepare & deliver snacks, etc., as instructed. Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas. Serve food and drinks in the dining room as required. Sweeping & mopping floors in the kitchen/dish room as instructed by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIETARY AIDE:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the care & use of supplies, equipment, and 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 & 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 food practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some food handling experience is required
• Basic awareness/knowledge of sanitation practices as it relates to food preparation
• Experience in a long-term care facility is preferred
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Compassion and tolerance for older adults

We offer competitive wages with vacation, sick, and holiday pay for all full-time staff members. We also provide medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for all full-time positions.