Dietary Aide

Citadel at Saint Joseph Village; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Employee Discount

Training Programs

Career Growth

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel at Saint Joseph Village in Freeport, IL is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our care team. You will serve meals to residents, assist in daily dietary duties, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The role requires ability to read and follow tray cards, work in a fast-paced setting, and support cooks with meal preparation and food supply tasks. Full-time hours with competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an industrial dishwasher and sanitation process preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Experience in industrial food production preferred.
• Prior experience working in a long-term care facility a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assists in daily cleaning duties per policies and procedures.
• Cleans tables, refrigerators/freezers and other equipment.
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed.
• Handles soiled utensils and returns clean items to storage.
• Maintains clean, dry work areas free of hazards.
• Sets up meal trays and dining areas as instructed.
• Assists cook in meal prep and obtaining food supplies.
• Fulfills all other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Dishwasher operation

Sanitation standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Industrial dishwasher

Job description

Citadel at Saint Joseph Village -

Citadel at Saint Joseph Village is seeking a Dietary Aide to join their team! The Dietary Aide is responsible for serving residents’ meals and cleaning routines for the dietary department.

Dietary Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Cleans tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed
• Carries soiled utensils, etc., to wash area
• Returns clean utensils to proper storage areas
• Washes and cleans utensils as directed
• Keeps work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed
• Assists cook in preparing meals and obtaining food supplies for the following meal
• All other duties as assigned

Dietary Aide Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to read/understand resident tray card
• Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn to load and operate an industrial diswasher within one week.
• Ability to follow sanitation process and maintain cleanliness standards

Dietary Aide Education and Experience:

• Experience operating an industrial dishwasher and the sanitation process of the kitchen, preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Experience in industrial food production preferred.
• Prior experience working in a long-term care facility a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Citadel?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

We don’t offer care for you-we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.