Dietary Aide

iCare Health Network; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

iCare Health Network in Meriden, CT seeks a Dietary Assistant to support food service for residents. You will help prepare meals, assemble trays, and maintain cleanliness of preparation areas.

The role emphasizes following meal schedules, accurate item preparation, and safe handling of dishes. Candidates with healthcare experience are preferred; English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Must follow time schedules for meal preparation.
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language clearly.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Helps prepare hot and cold foods and beverages.
• Prepares trays with proper and accurate food items, and transports meals.
• Cleans food preparation areas, dishes, utensils, glasses, cups, etc.

Skills

Time management

English proficiency

Instruction following

Healthcare experience

Job description

Summary

The primary role of the Dietary Assistant is to clean food preparation areas and dishes and assist with the preparation of food trays and nourishments for residents.

Responsibilities

• Helps prepares hot and cold foods and beverages. Maintains and follows all meal schedules.
• Prepares trays with proper and accurate food items, as well as transports meals Prepares snacks and nourishments for residents
• Cleans food preparation areas, dishes, utensils, glasses, cups etc.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language clearly and understandably.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Some previous experience preferred in Healthcare industry

Compensation & Benefits

• Top Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more available through 1199 Union Benefits
• Paid Holidays including newly added Juneteenth
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.