Dietary Aide

Life Care Centers of America; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a Diet Aide to join our full-time team. The role focuses on assisting in food service functions, helping with meal preparation and service while keeping areas clean and sanitary.

You will support patient dining needs, work with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold Life Care standards. High school diploma preferred; healthcare and food service experience preferred; hours include days and evenings.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Prior health-care experience preferred.
• Prior food services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions.
• Provide assistance in patients' dining needs in accordance with Life Care standards.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates and vendors.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.

Skills

Patient care

Food service

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: Days/Evenings

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our team, the Dietary Aide provides assistance in all food service functions to ensure patients’ dining needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your daily responsibilities will be providing assistance in food preparation and serving, while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior health-care experience preferred
• Prior food services experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment