Dietary Aide

Allure of Peru; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Allure of Peru is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation, service, and sanitation for residents in our Peru, IL facility. The role supports nutrition, safety, and quality of dining experiences for our residents.

The position is part-time with a 4pm–7pm shift on weekends or alternate weekends, offering an opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on delivering excellent foodservice in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and serve meals according to menus and recipes with special diets.
• Prepare and serve nutritional snacks for residents as needed.
• Maintain sanitation for food, equipment, and supplies.
• Keep the department clean and organized and ensure equipment is ready.
• Assist with dishwashing and cleaning to support meal service.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Safety and sanitation

Team player

Patience and empathy

Job description

Allure of Peru -

Dietary Aide

Job Location: Peru, Illinois
Company Name: Allure of Peru
Company Slogan: At Allure, we are all family!

Job Summary

We're seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team at Allure of Peru. As a dietary aide, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents receive excellent foodservice while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and serve meals in accordance with planned menus with standardized recipes and special diet orders
• Prepare and serve residents' nutritional bedtime snacks and substitute foods for residents who refuse served foods
• Ensure food, equipment, and supplies are prepared in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Maintain the department in a clean and safe manner by assuring necessary equipment and supplies are maintained
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures to ensure utensils and equipment are readily available for the next meal
• Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed, and deliver food carts, trays to designated areas
• Serve food and drinks in the dining room as instructed, and sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and dish room as instructed by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Must possess patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning
• Must have the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Job Type

PART_TIME

Salary

$15 HOURLY

Shift

4pm - 7pm every other weekend

If you are a caring and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional foodservice, we encourage you to apply to this exciting opportunity. As a partner in our Allure of Peru family, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for our residents. To take the first step towards joining our family of care!