Dietary Aide Full-Time

(Garden City Healthcare Center) Fig Holdings, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Garden City Healthcare Center is seeking a dependable and caring Full-Time Dietary Aide to join our team. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals while creating a positive and welcoming dining experience for our residents.

The ideal candidate is friendly, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and resident service. The role involves assisting with meal preparation and service, adhering to menus and dietary requirements, and delivering meals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food-service, restaurant, healthcare, or long-term-care experience preferred.
• Food Handler Card or other required food-safety certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals according to approved menus and resident dietary requirements.
• Assemble resident meal trays with correct foods, portions, beverages, and utensils.
• Follow instructions for therapeutic diets, altered textures, allergies, and resident preferences.
• Deliver and collect meal trays in a timely and courteous manner.
• Assist residents during meal service as directed.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food-service experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide – Full-Time Garden City Healthcare Center Pay Range: $17.48–$17.50 per hour, based on experience

Make a Difference with Every Meal! Garden City Healthcare Center is seeking a dependable and caring Full-Time Dietary Aide to join our team. In this role, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals while creating a positive and welcoming dining experience for our residents. The ideal candidate is friendly, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and resident service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals according to approved menus and resident dietary requirements.
• Assemble resident meal trays with the correct foods, portions, beverages, and utensils.
• Follow instructions for therapeutic diets, altered food textures, allergies, and resident preferences.
• Deliver and collect meal trays in a timely and courteous manner.
• Assist residents during meal service as directed.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, kitchen equipment, and serving carts.
• Clean and maintain kitchen, dining, food-storage, and work areas.
• Follow proper food-handling, labeling, dating, storage, and temperature-control procedures.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing food and supplies.
• Follow established cleaning schedules, infection-prevention practices, and safety procedures.
• Report resident meal concerns, equipment problems, and supply needs to the Dietary Supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with dietary, nursing, and other facility staff.
• Maintain residents’ privacy and the confidentiality of their health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food-service, restaurant, healthcare, or long-term-care experience preferred.
• Food Handler Card or other required food-safety certification must be maintained.
• Ability to follow menus, diet instructions, safety procedures, and cleaning schedules.
• Strong communication, customer-service, and teamwork skills.
• Dependable attendance and a positive, resident-focused attitude.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

Why Join Garden City Healthcare Center?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Full-time employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Reward and bonus opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in residents’ lives
• Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and facility policy.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.