Dietary Aide and Server

MGM Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO after 30 days

Premium holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Early wage access

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Lansdowne Village is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to support our senior residents. You will prepare trays, deliver meals, and maintain sanitary food service areas while adhering to dietary needs and safety procedures.

We welcome candidates with a High School Diploma and good English communication skills. This role offers diverse shift options and a supportive team within a large network of care facilities.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• Professional conduct is expected.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage relationships with residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate ethical practices in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
• Deliver items as requested by resident care units or residents.
• Maintain a clean, organized tray line.
• Prepare special diet foods as necessary.
• Deliver food carts to patient care units and return carts to kitchen.
• Wash dishes and log wash temperatures.
• Wash items by hand as needed.
• Dispose of trash properly.
• Store dishes and utensils correctly.
• Mop floors as scheduled.
• Clean walk-in refrigerators and dry storage areas; log temperatures daily.
• Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and nourishments.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor.
• Maintain good relations within the department and with other departments.
• Treat residents and guests with respect and dignity.
• Observe infection prevention and control practices.
• Participate in departmental improvement activities.
• Support resident safety and reduce health care errors.

Skills

Reading, writing, English

Professional

Communication skills

Relationship management

Confidentiality

Ethical practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Lansdowne Village, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Lansdowne Village partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Lansdowne Village.

Available Shifts

• PT & FT- Days- 6:30am-3:00pm
• Part Time 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm & every other weekend

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Dietary Aide

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study (full-time only)
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees (full-time only)
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Dietary Aide

• Prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
• Prepare and deliver items as requested by resident care units or residents.
• Maintain tray line in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
• Prepare special diet foods as necessary.
• Deliver food carts to patient care units. Return carts to kitchen at designated times.
• Load and oversee dishwashers and log and record wash/rinse temperatures.
• Wash specified items by hand. Example – Pots, pans, knives.
• Dispose of trash and garbage in appropriate manner.
• Put clean dishes and utensils away
• Mop floors as scheduled and as necessary.
• Clean walk-in refrigerators and storage areas. Maintain dry storage areas by logging temperatures daily and handling the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies.
• Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and other nourishments.
• Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor
• Maintain good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Treat residents and guest with respect and dignity.
• Always observe infection prevention and control practices.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Perform other task and duties as assigned.

Qualifications of Dietary Aide

• High School Diploma or general equivalency is preferred
• 1 year of experience is preferred
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English Language
• Ability to be Professional
• Good Ethical Practices
• Relationship Management
• Always Maintaining Confidentiality
• Good communication skills

EEO Statement

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.