Dietary Aide — Meal Prep, Service & Sanitation

Cal Block, LLC; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Block, LLC is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform routine dietary tasks and cleaning under the Dietary Manager, with Cook oversight when needed. You will assist in meal preparation, ensure timely service, and maintain safety and sanitation in a long-term care environment.

The role requires careful adherence to diet orders and policies, plus flexibility to work various shifts and respond to emergencies while treating residents with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; prior institutional dietary service 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 accountability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents; good motor coordination and dexterity required.
• Flexible hours including potential emergency coverage; patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined dietary routines using utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Provide assistance to the cook in meal preparation and service.
• 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.
• Set up dining room and serve residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Report supplies and equipment needs per reporting procedures.
• Report damaged fixtures or unsafe conditions and assist in emergencies.
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies.
• Follow facility fire and disaster plans.

Skills

Reading recipes & diet orders

Follow directions

Numerical accuracy

Flexibility for emergencies

Patience & teamwork

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Cal Block, LLC is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform routine dietary tasks and cleaning under the Dietary Manager, with Cook oversight when needed. You will assist in meal preparation, ensure timely service, and maintain safety and sanitation in a long-term care environment.

The role requires careful adherence to diet orders and policies, plus flexibility to work various shifts and respond to emergencies while treating residents with dignity and respect.