Dietary Aide

Sharon Health Care Center; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharon Health Care Center is hiring a Dietary Aide responsible for food preparation and service, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with events. Candidates must have at least an eighth-grade education and one year of food service experience, with training opportunities available. Benefits include medical, dental, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• One-year food service experience required.
• Current food safety handler’s certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation and service tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food storage.
• Assist with meetings, parties, and special events.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitization

Food Service

Education

Eighth-grade education

Job description

SHC is accepting applications for Dietary Aide.

Requirements

Candidates must be 18 years old and possess at a minimum, an eighth-grade education. One-year food service experience is required. Experience working in long-term care, behavioral health, and/or geriatric health is preferred, but we are happy to train interested candidates. A current food safety handler’s certification is preferred and will be required for employment.

Job Summary

Qualified candidates should be able to perform various dietary functions including food preparation and service, dishwashing, cleaning, sanitizing, and food/supply storage, such as:

• Obtain food and supplies from storage areas.
• Prepare food and drinks according to the daily menu and any special physician prescriptions.
• Maintain food and supply storage areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Date, label, and store prepared foods.
• Serve food following established procedures, including portion control, palatability, and presentation.
• Set up and assist with meetings, parties, and special events.
• Replenish condiments, food, and drinks.
• Wash dishes, flatware, glasses, trays, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Wash and disinfect counters, prep areas, steam tables, cold food areas, sinks, and disposals.
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and storage areas.
• Remove grease and trash, and place them in designated areas for service pickup.

SHC is an equal opportunity employer with four distinct facilities: The Elms, a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility; The Pines, providing care for young adults with acquired brain injuries; The Willows, catering to individuals with medical and mental health needs; and The Woods, a designated mental health rehabilitation facility. Benefits include medical, vision, dental insurance, paid time off, and more!