Dietary Aide: Nourish Residents in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Pearl Healthcare; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl of Elk Grove is a premier care community where residents are treated like family, with warm, attentive dining services in a home-like setting.

As a Dietary Service Aide, you will help set up dining areas, assist in meal preparation under supervision, and deliver dishes with care. A high school diploma is preferred, and food service certification is a plus. Growth opportunities and ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dietary aide with culinary and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to prepare meals per instructions using kitchen equipment.
• Friendly, with strong communication skills.
• Physically fit for fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; food service certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas with cleanliness and order.
• Prepare meals under dietary manager guidance.
• Deliver meals to rooms on time.
• Assist with post-meal cleanup and clearing tables.
• Maintain hygiene by disposing of leftovers and trash.
• Keep stations clean and inventory stocked.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Experience as dietary aide

Sanitation & safety

Meal preparation

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education: high school diploma or eqv

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pearl of Elk Grove is a premier care community where residents are treated like family, with warm, attentive dining services in a home-like setting.

As a Dietary Service Aide, you will help set up dining areas, assist in meal preparation under supervision, and deliver dishes with care. A high school diploma is preferred, and food service certification is a plus. Growth opportunities and ongoing training are available.