Dietary Aide | Flexible Hours & Resident Meals Support

Pearl-Healthcare-; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PEARL OF HILLSIDE is seeking a Dietary Aide to support the Dietary Department by performing routine tasks, assisting the cook with meal preparation and service, and ensuring timely meal delivery and sanitation throughout the facility.

The role requires the ability to read and follow recipes, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments; a high school diploma is preferred; flexibility for emergencies; patience toward staff, residents, and families; and strict adherence to HIPAA, infection

Qualifications

• High School graduate; institutional dietary service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including emergencies.
• Patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines using dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Provide assistance to the cook in meal preparation and service.
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow Federal and State long-term care regulations and Dietary Department Policy and Procedures.
• 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 serving the residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Follow reporting procedures for supplies and equipment needs.
• Report damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling needing replacement.
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow drills and emergencies.
• Follow infection control policy.
• Ensure residents are treated fairly, with dignity and respect.
• Report grievances and complaints to the Dietary Manager.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Reading recipes

Dietary service experience

Attention to detail

Flexibility

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dietary equipment

Job description

PEARL OF HILLSIDE is seeking a Dietary Aide to support the Dietary Department by performing routine tasks, assisting the cook with meal preparation and service, and ensuring timely meal delivery and sanitation throughout the facility.

The role requires the ability to read and follow recipes, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments; a high school diploma is preferred; flexibility for emergencies; patience toward staff, residents, and families; and strict adherence to HIPAA, infection