Dietary Aide

Medilodg; Michigan; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental

Vision

Education Assistance

401K

Job summary

MediLodge of Alpena is hiring a Dietary Aide with no experience required. You will assist in food preparation and service for residents, following safety guidelines and dietary restrictions, blending culinary tasks with compassionate care.

Starting wages are $18.85 to $21.25 per hour, with incentives and flexible pay options through UKG Wallet. The role includes meal prep, portion control, and maintaining a clean dining area as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• No Experience Required for Dietary Aide.
• Education: Tenth grade or above desirable.
• Licenses/Certification: ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food for meals, snacks, and events according to planned menus and safety standards.
• Utilizes recipes to prepare menu items and ensures food is served attractively.
• Delivers meals to designated areas based on schedules.
• Maintains proper food temperatures and records temperatures.
• Washes dishes and keeps work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for food and supplies.

Skills

Detail oriented

Culinary skills

Education

ServSafe Food Safety Certification

Job description

MediLodge of Alpena
301 Long Rapids Rd
Alpena, MI 49707, USA

Description

Dietary Aide – No Experience Required

Facility: MediLodge of Alpena
Dietary Starting Wages: $18.85- $21.25 per hour

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining culinary skills with a meaningful role in healthcare! The position seems well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented and passionate about creating meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents. Any previous experience in cooking, especially in a restaurant or food service setting is preferred.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.


• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.


• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.


• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.


• The American Health Care Association recognizes MediLodge of Alpena as a 2024 Bronze Award recipient!


• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Compensation?

• Starting Wages: $18.85- $21.25 per hour


• Wage Calculation is based on experience, shift, a $0.85/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, and a $2.00/hr Perfect Attendance Bonus.


• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.


• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.


• Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.


• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.


• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.


• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.


• Pet Insurance: Three options available


• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.


• Retirement Savings with 401K.


• HSA and FSA options

Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Summary:
The Dietary Aide assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Tenth grade or above desirable

Licenses/Certification:

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Experience:

Job Functions:

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling/safety techniques.


• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.


• Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.


• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned withinestablished time schedules.


• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food.


• Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences.


• Labels, dates, and stores food properly.


• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.


• Washes dishes, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.


• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.


• Ensures that dishes, etc. are readily available for the next meal, stores dishes, etc. in the proper location.


• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor.


• Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.


• Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.


• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.


• Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.


• Performs othertasksas assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.

Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.

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