Dietary Aide

MediLodge; Tawas City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

MediLodge of Tawas City is seeking a Dietary Aide with no experience required to join our team. NEW starting wages: $18.85-$20.71 per hour, with benefits and flexible pay options through UKG Wallet. You will assist with preparation and service of meals, ensuring safety and quality for residents and staff.

No experience needed; training provided. Qualifications include tenth grade or higher and ServSafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Tenth grade or above desirable.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or state/county equivalent.
• Experience in food service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion foods for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Use standardized recipes and serve meals attractively.
• Deliver meals on time to designated areas.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and record logs.
• Label, date, and store food properly.
• Keep work area clean and assist in cleaning tasks.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Reading & writing

Resident communication

Education

Tenth grade or above

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

Dietary Aide – No Experience Required - NEW INCREASED WAGES!

Facility: MediLodge of Tawas City

NEW Starting Wages: $18.85-$20.71 per Hour

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of others? MediLodge is seeking compassionate and dedicated Dietary Aides to join our team! In this vital role, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with our residents while providing essential services to meet their daily dietary needs.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.


• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.


• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.


• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.


• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.


• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.


• Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.


• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.


• Dietary Aide Starting Wages: $18.85 - $20.71 per Hour based on experience, shift, $0.85/hr Direct Care incentive, $2.00/hr. Perfect Attendance.


• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.


• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.


• Pet Insurance: Three options available


• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.


• Retirement Savings with 401K.


• HSA and FSA options


• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Summary

The Dietary Aide assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications

Education

• Tenth grade or above desirable

Licenses/Certification

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Experience

• Experience in food service desired.

Job Functions

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling/safety techniques.


• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.


• Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.


• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned within established time schedules.


• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food.


• Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences.


• Labels, dates, and stores food properly.


• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.


• Washes dishes, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.


• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.


• Ensures that dishes, etc. are readily available for the next meal, stores dishes, etc. in the proper location.


• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor.


• Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.


• Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.


• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.


• Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.


• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.


• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.


• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.