Dietary Aide

The-Citadel-of-Skokie; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Innovative Training Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Citadel of Skokie is seeking a Dietary Aide to join their team in providing meals and maintaining cleanliness in the dietary department. The role includes serving meals that are appealing and assisting in scheduled cleaning duties.

Ideal candidates should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a basic understanding of sanitation processes. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Experience operating an industrial dishwasher preferred.
• Prior experience in a long-term care facility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals that are appealing in appearance and timely.
• Assist with cleaning duties as per established procedures.
• Set up meal trays and dining areas as instructed.

Skills

English proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Sanitation process knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial dishwasher

Job description

The Citadel of Skokie is seeking a Dietary Aide to join their team! The Dietary Aide is responsible for serving residents’ meals and cleaning routines for the dietary department. At this facility, this is a collectively bargained position under the union

Dietary Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance on a timely basis.
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed.
• Washes and cleans utensils as directed.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.

• All other duties as assigned.

Dietary AideQualifications and Skills:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow sanitation process and maintain cleanliness standards

Dietary Aide Education and Experience:

• Experience operating an industrial dishwasher and the sanitation process of the kitchen, preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Experience in industrial food production preferred.
• Prior experience working in a long-term care facility a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.

Citadel Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off

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Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.