Dietary Aide | Full Time (Day Shift)

Sedgebrook, Inc.; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, LI

401(k) with company match and PTO

Tuition reimbursement and growth

Job summary

Sedgebrook, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join our health center dining team. You will prepare and serve therapeutic diet trays to residents in accordance with diet orders and posted menus, ensuring accuracy and timely service.

The role supports the daily operations of patient and resident nutrition, requires strong English communication, basic arithmetic, and a customer-focused approach. Experience in a senior living setting is preferred; certification is required.

Qualifications

• Food Service Handler Certification required.
• One year of dietary or server experience at a senior living community required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to plan and organize work and set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers; empathy for the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Serves meals in the health center pantries.
• Washes silver, glass, china in dish machines in pantries as per regulation.
• Provides health center snacks and supplements per diet orders.
• Maintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines in dining rooms.
• Sets tables and maintains workstations in proper order.
• Takes orders, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously.
• Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service.
• Ensures that orders match Physician's diet orders.

Skills

English communication

Basic arithmetic

Empathy for elderly

Team collaboration

Education

Food Service Handler Certification

Job description

Job Description

Title: Dietary Aide

FLSA: Non-Exempt, Full-Time/37.5 hours per week

Work Schedule: 6:30AM - 2:30PM, Monday - Friday with rotating weekends

Wage Rate: $17 - $18.50 per hour, based on experience

Sedgebrook is recruiting for a hospitality focused Dietary Aide to join our team! This position is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus.

What You'll Enjoy

A generous benefits package for eligible employees which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance - Benefits start on the first of the month following your date of hire!
• 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.
• Support in your personal and professional growth and many other benefits.

What You'll Do

• Serves meals in the health center pantries.
• Washes silver, glass, china in dish machines in pantries as per regulation.
• Provides health center snacks and supplements per diet orders.
• Maintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines in dining rooms.
• Sets tables and maintains workstations in proper order.
• Takes orders, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously.
• Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service.
• Ensures that orders match Physician's diet orders.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
• Ability to plan and organize work set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for the elderly.
• Food Service Hander Certification Required.
• One year of dietary or server experience at a senior living community required.

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