Dietary Aide

Edgerton Care Center; Edgerton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Edgerton Care Center is seeking a part-time dietary aide to assist with meal service and food preparation for residents. The role includes setting up dining rooms, serving meals, delivering trays, cleaning and helping with food prep to ensure dietary requirements are met.

The candidate should be reliable, able to follow diet restrictions, communicate effectively with residents and staff, and maintain sanitation standards in a nursing facility setting.

Qualifications

• Team member role with basic teamwork expectations.
• Basic math skills required for handling portions and portions tracking.
• Must be English literate with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining rooms and trays for meal service.
• Serve portioned food according to diet restrictions.
• Deliver trays, carts, floor stock and nourishment.
• Wash dishes, pots and pans and complete general cleaning.
• Assist in trays and food preparation.
• Operate and sanitize equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team member

Basic math skills

English literacy & communication

Job description

Edgerton Care Center is a 61-bed skilled nursing facility offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We have a reputation for providing quality care to seniors in Edgerton, Rock County and surrounding communities.

We're a non-profit senior living community which means we are mission-driven, not profit-driven. We focus on quality care that best serves our patients and residents. We also reinvest in our facility to continue to offer the very best care and resident experience.

Edgerton Care Center is looking to hire a part-time dietary aide. The dietary aide will portion and serve food attractively and assists in food preparation for residents. Operates, cleans and sanitizes kitchen and cafeteria equipment, dishes, and utensils. Adheres to food safety guidelines, follows diet restrictions and recipes. The applicant will offer effective communication and interaction with residents, visitors and other team members.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• Team member
• General abilities in basic math skills
• Must be English literate and possess strong written and verbal communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

COGNITIVE OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Must have organizational skills and be able to manage multiple priorities and have the ability to make decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Set up dining rooms and trays for meal service.
2. Serve portioned food according to diet restrictions.
3. Deliver trays, carts, floor stock and nourishment.
4. Washes dishes, pots and pans and completes general cleaning.
5. Assist in trays and food preparation.
6. Operating and sanitizing equipment.
7. Other duties: Completes all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS OF THE EMPLOYEE

It is the expectation that the employee complies with applicable standards of behavior and conduct, including but not limited to, standards of conduct, customer services standards, and professional code of ethics

Our core values are based on five pillars: Do the right thing, Foster positive relationships, Be committed, Be innovative, and Coach, guide and lead. We are looking for positive, collaborative team members who show leadership, are respectful, and overflow with integrity, care, and hard work.

What you can expect from us upon our receipt of your application:

• Hiring manager will contact you within 1-2 business days of your application submission
• Complete 1-2 interview(s) and meet with immediate supervisor and mentor
• Upon receiving the job offer, review job description, and complete new-hire tasks and onboarding paperwork (via the Paycor app)
• Receive name badge, keys, and tour of the community
• Receive continuous training from mentor as you continue to provide exceptional care to our residents