Dietary Aide: Compassionate Meal Service & Flexible Hours

Nexus of Chicago Heights; South Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus of Chicago Heights seeks a Dietary Aide to perform daily duties in the Dietary Department, ensuring meals are prepared and served according to diet orders and facility policies.

Responsibilities include assisting the cook, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to safety regulations. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and flexibility to work designated shifts within a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; prior institutional dietary service preferred.
• Ability to read, follow recipe directions, diet orders and tray cards.
• Willing to perform routine tasks with interruptions; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines using dietary utensils, supplies and equipment.
• Assist cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times; follow Federal and State long term care regulations.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts and serving meals.
• Set up the dining room and serve residents; wash and store dishes.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nexus of Chicago Heights seeks a Dietary Aide to perform daily duties in the Dietary Department, ensuring meals are prepared and served according to diet orders and facility policies.

Responsibilities include assisting the cook, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to safety regulations. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and flexibility to work designated shifts within a long-term care setting.