Dietary Aide: Caring Kitchen Support & Growth

Citadel Healthcare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team. The role involves serving meals to residents, supporting the dietary department, and keeping work areas clean and sanitary. You will assist with meal setup, food preparation, and daily cleaning tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Prior experience in industrial dishwashing and long-term care facilities are a plus. HS diploma preferred but not required. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth within Citadel Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Ability to read/write/speak English
• Able to read/understand resident tray card
• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environment preferred
• Experience with industrial dishwasher and sanitation process preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, not required
• Experience in industrial dishwasher operations is an asset
• Experience in industrial food production is a plus
• Prior long-term care facility experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents following established portion control procedures
• Assist with daily or scheduled cleaning duties in the dietary department
• Clean tables, meat blocks, refrigerators and freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed
• Transport soiled utensils to washing area and return clean items to storage
• Maintain clean, dry, hazard-free work areas
• Set up meal trays, carts, and dining room as instructed
• Assist cooks in meal preparation and in obtaining food supplies
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

English literacy

Tray card reading

Fast-paced environment

Dishwasher operation

Sanitation/cleanliness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Industrial dishwasher experience

Industrial food production experience

Long-term care facility experience

Job description

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team. The role involves serving meals to residents, supporting the dietary department, and keeping work areas clean and sanitary. You will assist with meal setup, food preparation, and daily cleaning tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Prior experience in industrial dishwashing and long-term care facilities are a plus. HS diploma preferred but not required. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth within Citadel Healthcare.