Dietary Aide — Fast-Paced Kitchen Support + Daily Pay

Crescent Care of Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability 보험

EAP

Employee Discounts

Training Programs

Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

And much more!

Job summary

Crescent Care of Elgin is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team. You will serve residents' meals and support the dietary department's cleaning routines to maintain a clean, safe dining environment.

This role requires basic English literacy, the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, and willingness to learn to operate the dishwasher and sanitation processes. Prior kitchen or long-term care experience is a plus; we offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to read/understand resident tray card.
• 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 process 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, etc., to wash area.
• Returns clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Washes and cleans utensils as directed.
• Keeps work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• 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

Dishwasher operation

Sanitation procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Crescent Care of Elgin is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team. You will serve residents' meals and support the dietary department's cleaning routines to maintain a clean, safe dining environment.

This role requires basic English literacy, the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, and willingness to learn to operate the dishwasher and sanitation processes. Prior kitchen or long-term care experience is a plus; we offer competitive pay and benefits.