Dietary Aide: Compassionate Kitchen Support with Daily Pay

Citadel at Saint Benedict; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Training programs

Career growth

Paid time off

Job summary

Citadel At Saint Benedict in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our care team. You will help serve residents’ meals, assist with meal setup, and support daily dietary department routines in a warm, respectful environment.

Responsibilities include portioned meal service, sanitation, table and area cleaning, and assisting cooks with meal preparation and supply handling. Prior long-term care experience is a plus, with full-time hours and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to read/understand resident tray cards.
• Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn to load and operate an industrial dishwasher within one week.
• Ability to follow sanitation processes and maintain cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Cleans tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed.
• Carries soiled utensils to wash area.
• Returns clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Washes and cleans utensils as directed.
• Keeps work areas clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Assists cook in preparing meals and obtaining food supplies for the following meal.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Industrial dishwasher operation

Sanitation standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food production experience

Long-term care experience

Job description

Citadel At Saint Benedict in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our care team. You will help serve residents’ meals, assist with meal setup, and support daily dietary department routines in a warm, respectful environment.

Responsibilities include portioned meal service, sanitation, table and area cleaning, and assisting cooks with meal preparation and supply handling. Prior long-term care experience is a plus, with full-time hours and benefits available.