Dietary Aide - Deerfield, IL

Deerfield Supportive Living; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Deerfield Supportive Living in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Full-Time Dietary Aide to join our dining services team. You will assist with meal preparation, plating, and service, ensuring meals meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences and maintaining a clean kitchen.

This role emphasizes friendly, compassionate service to residents and families. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and good communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous food service, restaurant, or healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and dietary instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, plating, and food service
• Serve meals according to resident dietary needs and preferences
• Wash dishes, sanitize equipment, and maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and kitchen supplies
• Support inventory management and notify supervisors when supplies need to be replenished
• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to ensure efficient meal service
• Provide friendly, respectful, and compassionate service to residents, families, and visitors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Reading recipes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Deerfield Supportive Living
Deerfield, IL

Full-Time Dietary Aide
Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 3.5 days per week | Every Other Weekend Required

Join Our Team!

Deerfield Supportive Living is seeking a dependable and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our dining services team. In this role, you will assist with preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals while creating a warm and welcoming dining experience for our residents. If you enjoy working with older adults and take pride in providing excellent customer service, we'd love to meet you!

• Assist with meal preparation, plating, and food service




• Serve meals according to resident dietary needs and preferences




• Wash dishes, sanitize equipment, and maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment




• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines




• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and kitchen supplies




• Support inventory management and notify supervisors when supplies need to be replenished




• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to ensure efficient meal service




• Provide friendly, respectful, and compassionate service to residents, families, and visitors




• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent




• Previous food service, restaurant, or healthcare experience preferred




• Ability to read and follow recipes and dietary instructions




• Strong communication and teamwork skills




• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in senior living, assisted living, nursing home, or healthcare settings




• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices




• Experience serving individuals with specialized dietary needs

What You'll Bring

• A positive, resident-focused attitude




• Excellent organizational and time management skills




• Dependability and a strong work ethic




• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and quality service




• A passion for making a positive difference in the lives of older adults

Why Join Deerfield Supportive Living?

At Deerfield Supportive Living, you'll become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care and hospitality. Every meal is an opportunity to brighten a resident's day, and every team member plays an important role in creating a warm, welcoming community.

Apply today and help make every meal meaningful for our residents!