Dietary Aide

Pollakinnovative; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pollakinnovative is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their team in Elgin. This entry-level, full-time position involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will be high school graduates with a willingness to learn and perform various tasks in a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

$200 Sign On Bonus (after 90 days)

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand recipe directions and diet orders.
• Willingness to perform routine tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Flexibility to work during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform dietary routines and cleaning in the Dietary Department.
• Assist in meal preparation and service.
• Follow hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Numerical accountability

Good motor coordination

Manual dexterity

Education

High School graduate

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

PEARL OF ELGIN*** $200.00 SIGN ON BONUS *** (Issued after 90 days of employment. Please note: if you are termed for any reason, the bonus is forfeited)COVID VACCINE IS REQUIREDDietary AideJob DescriptionDietary AidePosition Summary:The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In absence of the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.Qualifications for a Dietary Aide:

• High School graduate and previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments.
• Show a willingness to perform, routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Numerical accountability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals as well as good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work areas.
• The Dietary Aide will be able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.Duties of a Dietary Aide:
• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department Policy and Procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts and serving meals.
• Setting up the dining room and serving the residents.
• Wash and store dishes.. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Follow established reporting procedures for supplies and equipment needs.
• Report any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair. Report any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment. Report any conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.Follow facility Infection Control Policy.Ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Dietary Manager.
• Maintains compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Ability to assume accountability for all data contained in the employee’s handbook.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager.Maintains the highest standards of sanitation and safe work environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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