Dietary Aide (Healthcare)

Bella Terra; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bella Terra is seeking a Dietary Aide in our Elmhurst facility to support the dietary team with meal prep, service and sanitation. You will assist the cook in meal preparation and ensure meals and snacks are served on schedule.

Ideal candidates read and follow diet orders and tray cards, maintain hygiene and safety, and are flexible for emergencies. The role emphasizes patient, respectful care for residents and compliance with HIPAA and facility policies.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Numerical accuracy for recipe preparation and measuring cleaning agents; good coordination.
• Able to work flexible hours, including during emergencies; patient with staff, residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined routines using dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as directed.
• Assist cook in meal preparation and service.
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow Federal and State long-term care regulations and department policies.
• Follow cleaning schedules and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts and serving meals.
• Set up dining room and serve residents.
• Wash and store dishes; ensure proper sanitation.
• Report damaged or unsafe fixtures or equipment; follow reporting procedures.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and exhibit respectful resident care.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Willingness to perform routine tasks

Lift up to 50 lbs

Flexible hours

Sanitation and safety awareness

Education

High School graduate

Job description

The Dietary Aide

performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In absence of the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments.
• Show a willingness to perform, routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Numerical accountability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals as well as good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work areas.
• The Dietary Aide will be able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Duties

• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• 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.
• Setting up the dining room and serving the residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Follow established reporting procedures for supplies and equipment needs.
• Report any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair. Report any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment. Report any conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Follow facility Infection Control policy.
• Ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Dietary Manager.
• Maintains compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Ability to assume accountability for all data contained in the employee’s handbook.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Maintains the highest standards of sanitation and safe work environment