DIETARY AIDE (KITCHEN WORKER) - FULL TIME

AVON HEALTH CENTER; Connecticut; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA

Short-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Voluntary benefits

Telehealth access

401k with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniform allowance

PTO cash out

Weekend differential

EAP

Job summary

AVON HEALTH CENTER in Connecticut is seeking a full-time dietary aide to assist in preparing and serving meals in a family-owned, friendly nursing home setting. You will report to the Director of Dining Services and work every other weekend with some holidays.

The position includes weekend differential and a full benefits package. Prior experience is preferred but training will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Deal tactfully with residents, families and staff.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Able to lift, push, pull and move equipment and supplies.
• Willing to work every other weekend and some holidays.
• Reliable in a year-round operation.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare food and meals.
• Wash dishes and perform washroom duties.
• Deliver food to facility residents.
• Assist with catering events at the facility.
• Assist in the kitchen as needed.

Skills

Work independently

Team player

Communication skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Tactful with residents

Stand for long periods

Lift/move equipment

Weekend/holiday availability

Reliability

Job description

Description

As dietary aide, you will help to prepare and serve food in a family-owned, friendly nursing home setting. You will report to the Director of Dining Services. This is a FULL TIME position and includes every other weekend and some holidays.

$17.50/hour plus weekend differential when applicable

Includes every other weekend and every other holiday

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Help prepare food and meals
• Wash/clean dishes and washroom duties
• Deliver food to facility residents
• Assist with special catering events at facility
• Assist in kitchen as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work independently and as a team player
• Communicate well
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen
• Deal tactfully with residents, family members, and staff
• May be required to stand for long periods of time
• May have to lift, push, pull and move equipment and supplies without restrictions
• Must be able to work every other weekend and some holidays as needed by department
• Must be reliable - our facility does not close for inclement weather; we are open 365 days a year

EXPERIENCE:

Experience preferred but will train the right candidate!

BENEFITS OFFERED:*

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• FREE Short Term Disability
• FREE Basic Life Insurance
• FREE Accident Death/Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Life, Hospital, Accident, Critical Illness & Disability coverage through Colonial Life
• Direct Primary Care (DPC)/Tax Savings Program through HealthCare2U (including free Telehealth)
• 401k/401k Roth with company match*
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Uniform Allowance*
• Yearly PTO Cash Out Opportunity*
• Weekend Differential
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Employee and Family

*to eligible employees based on hours and length of service

Requirements

• Must be able to work every other weekend and some holidays
• Must be reliable