Dietary Aide

Eden Senior Care, LLC; Evansville (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Senior Care's Evansville Manor is hiring a Dietary Aide for a full-time PM shift (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Monday-Friday with EOW). The role involves assisting with food preparation, portioning, and serving, while supporting the dietary team and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Experience in healthcare food service is preferred, with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and respectful interaction with residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook or Dietary Aide in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written directions.
• Previous dietary or food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Work in an indoor kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold, and wet conditions.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety.
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Must maintain proper hygiene, grooming, and dress standards.
• Must comply with company policies and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and serving of items including desserts and beverages.
• Support the cook and dietary team as directed.
• Wash dishes and stock pantry items; maintain clean work areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper handling procedures.
• Monitor temperatures and proper storage of foods.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and dining areas.
• Respect residents' rights and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Reading directions

Teamwork

Attention to cleanliness

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alabama. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Eden Senior Care promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Evansville Manor a skilled nursing facility in the Eden Senior Care Network, is now hiring a Dietary Aide!

Position: Dietary Aide (Full-Time)

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday with EOW
• 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM (PM Shift)

Main responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and serving of non-entrée items such as desserts, salads, nourishments, and beverages.
• Assist the cook and dietary team as directed.
• Wash dishes, silverware, pots, and pans; store clean items properly.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, floors, work areas, and other assigned areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection control, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Properly store, label, thaw, cool, and reheat food according to established guidelines.
• Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures and report issues to the Food Service Director.
• Handle trash and maintain a clean, neat, and organized work area.
• Follow safety procedures and properly use kitchen equipment and protective equipment.
• Respect residents' rights and maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
• Report resident complaints, safety concerns, abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property to the appropriate supervisor.
• Attend required training, meetings, and educational programs.
• Maintain dependable attendance and comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of food preparation areas
• Serving food to residents in the lunchroom/bringing food to residents in their rooms
• Cleaning eating areas after meals
• Bringing in delivered food items from vendors providers and stocking the pantry/fridge/freezer
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures during the process of food preparation

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook or Dietary Aide in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written directions.
• Previous dietary or food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive hand movements as needed.
• Ability to work in an indoor kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold, and wet conditions.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety.
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Must maintain proper hygiene, grooming, and dress standards.
• Must comply with company policies and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.