Dietary Aide

Fundamental; Slinger (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Nursing loan repayment

PerkSpot local deals

401(k)

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Purchasing Power

Tickets at Work

Employee Assistance Plan

Helping Friends Foundation

Auto and Home Insurance

Job summary

Fundamental is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our kitchen team in a vibrant healthcare environment in Wisconsin. This role supports meal preparation and service for patients and staff, ensuring appetizing and safe meals in line with diets and preferences.

Two schedules are available: Full‑time day shifts and Part‑time afternoon shifts, including every‑other weekend and holiday rotation. Prior foodservice or care‑facility experience is valued, with English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a basic food handler’s permit as per local rules
• Experience in food preparation and serving in a healthcare or long‑term care setting preferred
• Ability to speak, understand, and write fluent English
• Reliable transportation required to perform shifts and duties

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and/or service of meals for patients, staff, and events as directed by the Dietary Manager
• Serve food according to the menu and residents’ diet orders and preferences
• Support the Cook with safe food handling and portioning to meet quantities and schedules
• May wash dishes or assist with related tasks as needed by the Dietary Manager

Skills

Fluent English

Food prep experience

Food handling safety

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full‑time Day and Part‑Time Afternoon Schedules Available

Shift Schedules include Every‑Other Weekend and Holiday Rotation

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 $15.00 - $17.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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

• 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 work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets