Dietary Aide

Ozark Care & Rehab Center; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO+)

Holidays with premium pay

Tuition reimbursement

Take home up to 75% of net wages

401(k) Retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Ozark Care & Rehab Center in Ozark, MO is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to support resident nutrition and meal services. You will prepare trays, assist with dietary requests, and maintain clean service areas.

We offer competitive pay, PTO, holidays with premium pay, tuition reimbursement up to 5,000 per year, 401(k) with match, and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff. Join a team that values dignity and infection control, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of experience in dietary services preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Professional and ethical conduct; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Load and oversee dishwashers and log wash temperatures.
• Wash specified items by hand (pots, pans, knives).
• Dispose of trash and garbage properly.
• Put clean dishes and utensils away.
• Mop floors as scheduled and necessary.
• Maintain dry storage areas by logging temperatures daily.
• Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and other nourishments.
• Observe infection prevention and control practices.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Perform duties to ensure resident safety and quality of care.

Skills

English language

Communication skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Relationship management

Ethical practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ozark Care & Rehab Center

At Ozark Care & Rehab, 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. Ozark Care & Rehab 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 Ozark Care & Rehab.

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 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.