Dietary Aide

Mission Health Communities; Town of Columbus (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide to join our caring team. You’ll assist in preparing and serving meals, set up trays, and deliver meals according to dietary orders and menus. You will help maintain food safety, clean tables and equipment, and support residents with warmth and respectful service.

Experience in a geriatric setting is preferred but not required. This role offers competitive pay, a strong benefits package including medical, dental and PTO,

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic math, understand measurements and follow instructions.
• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Solid communication, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate resident needs.
• Ability to read, write and speak English to interact with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals to residents and set up trays.
• Deliver meals and retrieve trays; wash dishes as needed.
• Maintain safety and sanitary conditions and follow policies.
• Provide warm, friendly service and build relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Job description

SAY NO TO BORING FAST-FOOD JOBS AND YES TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE MUTUAL RESPECT, TEAM SPIRIT AND HARD WORK ARE REWARED.

Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI is looking to hire a full-time Dietary Aide to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring team? If so, please read on!

This dietary position earns a competitive salary. We also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options for full-time positions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIETARY AIDE

As a Dietary Aide, you play a vital role in our community. Without you, we would not be able to provide quality service in delivering meals to our residents! You assist in preparing and serving meals to our residents, starting with carefully setting up trays and serving regular meals, preparing snack items and food requests for special events. You deliver a high level of customer service by distributing food in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual resident meals according to specified diet orders and an approved menu.

With a close eye for detail, you ensure the quality and temperature of food items. You also deliver and retrieve trays by the end of meal dining time and wash dishes.

You take great care to enhance safety and sanitary conditions which may include, but not limited to, picking up food and trash, cleaning tables, chairs, and other food service equipment and utensils. You live up to the trust of those in your care by complying with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations, maintaining knowledge of and following all company policies and procedures. Your warm and friendly demeanor makes it easy for you to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and your colleagues. You take pride in the difference you make in the lives of our residents and that makes you perfect for this dietary position!

Experience in a geriatric nursing facility is preferred but not required. Are you trustworthy and respectful of others? Is being dependable, professional, and a team player at the heart of all you do? Do you enjoy serving and caring for seniors? Can you easily establish a good rapport with others and communicate effectively? If yes, you might just be perfect for this dietary position!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIETARY AIDE

• Must have ability to perform basic math, understand measurements and follow written and oral instructions.

• No experience required. Wage range is based upon years of experience. A willingness to learn is needed, on the job training is provided!

• Solid communication skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate resident needs.

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time dietary position works days, evenings and rotating weekends.