Dietary Aide Evenings

Allure; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Allure of Knox County is seeking a reliable Dietary Aide for evening shifts in Galesburg, Illinois. This part-time position involves assisting with meal preparation, serving, and delivering meals to residents while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes patient-centered service in a fast-paced setting, with responsibilities including tray inspection, sanitation, and collaboration with kitchen staff. CPR and Illinois food handler certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for IDPH Health Care Worker Registry.
• CPR certification as required.
• Food Handler Certification as required by State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and serving while following food safety procedures.
• Inspect special diet trays for dietary restrictions and accuracy against tray tickets.
• Assist with room service delivery and delivering meals to residents.
• Maintain sanitation in kitchen, storeroom, and dining areas; wash dishes as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Dietary Aide Evenings

Location: Galesburg, Illinois

Company: Allure of Knox County

Slogan: At Allure, we are all family!

Shift: Part-time, evenings (4pm-8pm), EOW 12pm-8pm

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our evening team at Allure of Knox County. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our residents by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and delivering meals to our residents. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this part-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal preparation and serving, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
• Inspect special diet trays before passing to ensure they comply with dietary restrictions
• Checks accuracy of meal tray against printed tray ticket menu
• Resolve problems with resident trays
• Offers residents appropriate alternate food and beverage choices
• Monitor residents' eating habits and report problems with swallowing, chewing, or loss of appetite
• Assist the Cook with determining kitchen supplies and stock for the day, as well as checking and maintaining stock levels
• Assist with cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining areas
• Maintain clean and sanitized kitchen, storeroom, and dining room areas, equipment, and surfaces
• Wash dishes and/or utensils in a way that is in line with acceptable practice standards
• Resolve resident requests/complaints or report to appropriate staff
• Assist with room service delivery as needed, including assembling resident trays, loading carts, and delivering meals to residents
• Comply with sanitation regulations
• Use proper PPE as required

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must meet eligibility requirements for IDPH Health Care Worker Registry
• Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law
• CPR certification as required
• Food Handler Certification as required by State of Illinois