Dietary Aide

MGM Healthcare; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 30 days

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Take-home pay option

401(k)

Medical insurance

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Jackson Manor is hiring a Part-Time Dietary Aide to support resident meals and diet services. You will prepare trays, assist in meal delivery, and maintain clean service areas in a compassionate, team-focused environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of experience preferred; English proficiency and strong communication are essential. The role emphasizes infection control, resident respect, and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Maintain a working email and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Professional demeanor and ethical conduct.
• Strong relationship management and confidentiality practices.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
• Deliver items as requested by resident care units or residents.
• Maintain the tray line in a clean, organized manner.
• Prepare special diet foods as necessary.
• Deliver food carts to patient care units and return carts to kitchen on schedule.
• Operate dishwashers and log wash/rinse temperatures.
• Wash specified items by hand (pots, pans, knives).
• Dispose of trash and garbage properly.
• Put clean dishes and utensils away and keep storage areas tidy.
• Mop floors as scheduled and as needed.
• Inspect and maintain walk-in refrigerators and dry storage temperatures daily.
• Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and other nourishments.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.

Skills

English Proficiency

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

At Jackson Manor, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Jackson Manor partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Jackson Manor.

Now hiring for Part-Time shifts!

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Dietary Aide:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Dietary Aide:

• Prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
• Prepare and deliver items as requested by resident care units or residents.
• Maintain tray line in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
• Prepare special diet foods as necessary.
• Deliver food carts to patient care units.Return carts to kitchen at designated times.
• Load and oversee dishwashers and log and record wash/rinse temperatures.
• Wash specified items by hand.Example – Pots, pans, knives.
• Dispose of trash and garbage in appropriate manner.
• Put clean dishes and utensils away
• Mop floors as scheduled and as necessary.
• Clean walk-in refrigerators and storage areas.Maintain dry storage areas by logging temperatures daily and handling the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies.
• Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and other nourishments.
• Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor
• Maintain good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Treat residents and guest with respect and dignity.
• Always observe infection prevention and control practices.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Perform other task and duties as assigned.

Qualifications of Dietary Aide:

• High School Diploma or general equivalency is preferred
• 1 year of experience is preferred
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English Language
• Ability to be Professional
• Good Ethical Practices
• Relationship Management
• Always Maintaining Confidentiality
• Good communication skills

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.