Dietary Aide (Full Time)

North Central Health Care; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

On-site bistro and cafeteria

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan (WRS)

Job summary

North Central Health Care in Wisconsin is hiring a Dietary Aide to support the Food Services department by preparing and serving meals that meet residents' dietary needs. You will help maintain sanitation, follow menus and safety regulations, and contribute to resident-centered dining.

This full-time, in-person position offers shift 7:00am–3:30pm with potential weeknights and every-other weekend. Starting pay ranges from $15.18 to $16.53 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift differential for

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic written instructions, menus, and safety guidelines.
• Requires frequent lifting of up to 30lbs unassisted.
• Respectful and helpful demeanor in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Reliable attendance.
• Willingness to adapt to changing surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and serve prepared food for general and therapeutic diets, following meal tickets, menus, and portion requirements.
• Distribute meals to residents, patients, clients, bistro customers and cafeteria customers in a respectful and courteous manner, recording meal intakes when required.
• Restock food and beverages in units and kitchenettes, ensuring all items are dated and rotated properly.
• Disassemble trays and prepare dishes, utensils, and equipment for washing; operate and monitor the dish machine, ensuring proper sanitation and temperature ranges are met.
• Wash pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment; complete special cleaning duties according to daily assignments.
• Take and record food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures before and after meal service and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food prep, service, and dining areas; dispose of trash and mop floors as needed.
• Interact with cooks, CNAs, and hospitality aides to ensure smooth communication about menus, serving needs, and resident satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures while performing duties.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; follow scheduled work hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follows established professional, ethical, and privacy standards, along with all related policies and procedures.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Reliability

Attendance

Customer service

Job description

Job Details

Description

The Dietary Aide Opportunity:The Dietary Aide supports the Food Services department by preparing and serving meals that meet residents’ dietary needs, ensuring proper sanitation and safety, and maintaining clean and organized work areas. This role exists to provide resident-centered dining service and contributes to the overall health and well-being of residents by following prescribed menus, therapeutic diets, and food safety regulations.

• Starting pay $15.18 to $16.53 per hour, based on experience, plus $1.50 shift differential for any hours worked between 2:00pm and 10:00pm.
• This role is full time and in person.
• The shift for full time is 7:00am - 3:30pm.
• You may be scheduled weeknights, every other weekend and holidays.
• For full-time employees we offer PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, employee assistance program, newly updated facility, and more.
• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting pay $15.18 to $16.53 per hour, based on experience, plus $1.50 shift differential for any hours worked between 2:00pm and 10:00pm.
• This role is full time and in person.
• The shift for full time is 7:00am - 3:30pm.
• You may be scheduled weeknights, every other weekend and holidays.
• For full-time employees we offer PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, employee assistance program, newly updated facility, and more.
• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

What Qualifies You

Required

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Ability to read and comprehend basic written instructions, menus, and safety guidelines
• Requires frequent lifting of up to 30lbs unassisted.
• Respectful and helpful demeanor in all interactions with patients and staff
• Reliable attendance.
• Willingness to adapt to changing surroundings

Preferred

• More than 6 months of food service or customer service experience

What You’ll Do

• Assemble and serve prepared food for general and therapeutic diets, following meal tickets, menus, and portion requirements.
• Distribute meals to residents, patients, clients, bistro customers and cafeteria customers in a respectful and courteous manner, recording meal intakes when required.
• Restock food and beverages in units and kitchenettes, ensuring all items are dated and rotated properly.
• Disassemble trays and prepare dishes, utensils, and equipment for washing; operate and monitor the dish machine, ensuring proper sanitation and temperature ranges are met.
• Wash pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment; complete special cleaning duties according to daily assignments.
• Take and record food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures before and after meal service and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food prep, service, and dining areas; dispose of trash and mop floors as needed.
• Interact with cooks, CNAs, and hospitality aides to ensure smooth communication about menus, serving needs, and resident satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures while performing duties.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; follow scheduled work hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follows established professional, ethical, and privacy standards, along with all related policies and procedures.

Who We Are

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon. NCHC employs more than 600 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments. We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website at www.norcen.org/careers to learn more.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship, including but not limited to visa sponsorship or employment-based immigration support.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.