Dietary Aide: Meal Prep & Resident Dining Support

Pearl of Elgin; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl of Elgin in Streamwood, IL is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform routines in the Dietary Department and assist the cook with meals and service. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and compassionate care for residents.

The position requires a High School diploma and may prefer prior institutional dietary service experience. Flexibility to work varied hours and the ability to lift up to 50lbs are important for daily tasks.

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 and lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines, using 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.

Skills

Reading recipes

Follow diet orders

Meal service

Dishwashing/cleaning

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Pearl of Elgin in Streamwood, IL is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform routines in the Dietary Department and assist the cook with meals and service. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and compassionate care for residents.

The position requires a High School diploma and may prefer prior institutional dietary service experience. Flexibility to work varied hours and the ability to lift up to 50lbs are important for daily tasks.