Dietary Aide

Lake City Scranton Health Care Cener; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Dietary Aides to join their team. This part-time role is perfect for those who find joy in preparing and serving fresh meals, making a real difference in the lives of patients and residents. You'll be responsible for assisting in meal preparation, ensuring food safety, and serving meals that cater to individual dietary needs. Join a compassionate team that values your contributions and offers a supportive work environment. This position not only allows you to impact others positively but also provides competitive pay and a range of benefits for full-time staff. If you have a passion for food service and helping others, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance Discount

DailyPay option

Employee Assistance Plan

In-facility education programs

Qualifications

• Experience in food prep and service within a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Must possess a food handler’s permit according to local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and service for patients and staff.
• Ensure food safety and proper handling techniques are followed.
• Serve food according to dietary preferences and menu.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Food Safety

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

Job description

Job Highlights

Part-time Opportunities Available

Position Summary

Do you love working in the kitchen? Do you find joy in preparing and serving fresh meals to others? Would knowing that the hard work you do, day in and day out, truly makes a difference in the lives of others? The Dietary Aide position truly touches lives every single day – our patients and long-term residents look forward to their meal times and count on our staff to make it an enjoyable experience – be part of a team that makes a difference every day.

Posted Salary Range

USD $11.50 - USD $11.50 /Hr.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and/or service of meals/food for patients, employees, and special events as instructed by the Dietary Manager.
• Serve food and snacks according to the planned menu/spreadsheet and the patient’s/resident's food preferences and diet order.
• Assist the Cook by ensuring the food prepared and/or pre-portioned using proper food handling/safety techniques and is of proper quantity, completed on time as scheduled, and is in accordance with the menu & residents’ diet order.
• May wash dishes, etc. when necessary or when instructed to do so by the Dietary Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• Food handler’s permit preferred according to local regulatory requirements.
• Experience in food prep and service within a skilled nursing or long-term care facility strongly preferred.
• Must be able to speak, understand, and write in fluent English.
• Reliable transportation required.

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full-time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs.
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off Plan.
• New Pet Insurance Discount available.
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction.
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts.
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families).
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund.
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.