Dietary Aide

Pavilion Healthcare; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pavilion of Ottawa is seeking a Dietary Aide to join their team. This role involves serving residents’ meals and maintaining cleanliness in the dietary department. The position is collectively bargained under the union.

Responsibilities include meal service, assisting with daily cleaning, sanitation, and helping cooks with meal preparation and supplies. Strong English reading/writing and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve residents’ meals in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties per policies and procedures.
• Clean tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils to the wash area.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Wash and clean utensils as directed.
• Keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Set up meal trays, food carts and dining room as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals and obtaining food supplies for the next meal.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading English

Tray card literacy

Fast-paced work

Dishwasher operation (1 week)

Sanitation compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Industrial food production experience

Long-term care facility experience

Job description

Pavilion of Ottawa 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. At this facility, this is a collectively bargained position under the union.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Pavilion Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others.

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.

Pavilion Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation


• Medical Insurance


• Dental and Vision insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Employee Discount Program


• Innovative Training Programs


• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement


• Paid Time Off


• And much more!

Why Pavilion ?

At Pavilion Healthcare, people come first—those we care for and those who make that care possible. We’re a team that listens, supports, and grows together, united by a passion for making a difference every day. From your first day forward, you’ll feel the impact of a culture built on respect, belonging, and continuous growth. With hands‑on training, real mentorship, and opportunities to advance, we empower you to thrive because when you grow, so does the care we deliver. Join Pavilion and be part of something meaningful.

Pavilion Healthcare provides long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Pavilion, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well‑being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome – our number one goal.

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.

Pavilion 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.