Dietary Aide

MGM Healthcare; Oakland (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading senior living facility where your dedication to exceptional care makes a real difference. As a Dietary Aide, you'll prepare nutritious meals, maintain a clean kitchen environment, and support residents' dietary needs. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of seniors while enjoying competitive pay and a range of benefits, including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO+)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Employee appreciation events

Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Perfect attendance rewards

Take home up to 75% of net wages

Observed Holidays with premium pay

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of experience in a dietary aide role.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food trays for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Assist in special cleaning duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Professionalism

Relationship management

Confidentiality

Ethical practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Oakland 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. Oakland Manor partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 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 Oakland Manor.

Available Openings: Full-Time Day availability!

• Days: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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)
• Earn PTO+ for every quarter of perfect attendance (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition/education reimbursement for approved programs 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 and return carts to kitchen at designated times.
• Load and oversee dishwashers and log and record wash/rinse temperatures.
• Wash specified items by hand (e.g., pots, pans, knives).
• Dispose of trash and garbage appropriately.
• 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 handle the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies.
• Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and other nourishments.
• Perform special cleaning duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor.
• Maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Treat residents and guests 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 tasks 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 communication skills.
• Good ethical practices.
• Relationship management.
• Always maintaining confidentiality.

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.