Dietary Aide

Fitchburg Healthcare; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon wireless discounts

Job summary

Next Step Healthcare in Fitchburg, MA is hiring a Dietary Aide to support resident meal services and daily food preparation in a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

The role includes safe food handling, tray assembly, and delivering meals, with full-time and part-time positions available. A $1,000 sign-on and retention bonus is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Prior culinary experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Caring/Compassion and a customer-focused approach.
• Strong sense of accountability and reliability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Team-oriented and collaborative attitude.
• Demonstrated dedication to resident care.

Responsibilities

• Safe and sanitary handling of food, dishes and equipment
• Prepare resident trays according to instructions/order
• Assist in stocking food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned
• Deliver food, nourishments and supplies as assigned
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, residents and families
• Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

Skills

Caring/Compassion

Accountability

Effective Communication

Detail Oriented

Confidentiality

Team Player

Dedication

Job description

Pay Range: $16.50 - $17.34 & Pay up to $1,000.00 Sign on & Retention Bonus

Dietary Aide for Fitchburg Healthcare

At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

Pay Range: $16.50 - $17.34

Full Time Dietary Aide $1,000.00 Sign on & Retention Bonus

Part Time Dietary Aide$500.00 Sign on & Retention Bonus

The Dietary Aide is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the preparation and serving of food, cleaning food service areas, equipment and utensils.

• Safe and sanitary handling of food, dishes and equipment
• Prepare resident trays according to instructions/order
• Assist in stocking food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned
• Deliver food, nourishments and supplies as assigned
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, residents and families
• Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)

Qualifications: Experience in a culinary environment, large volume food preparation and service is preferred.

• Caring/Compassion
• Accountability
• Effective Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Confidentiality
• Team Player
• Dedication

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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