Dietary Aide: Nourish Residents & Kitchen Support

DeKalb County Government; DeKalb Township (IL); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

DeKalb County Government is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker at the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to support nutritious resident meals in a clean, safe setting. You will assist with food prep, tray assembly, meal delivery, and kitchen cleanup on a 6:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. shift, with every other weekend and alternating holidays.

No prior experience is required; 1–3 weeks of training provided. CPR certification is required to join our caring team.

Formación

• Ability to read, write, speak, and follow oral and written English instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Positive and respectful communication with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to perform repetitive, physically demanding, and detail-oriented work.
• No previous experience required - 1-3 weeks of training provided.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must complete ongoing in-service education and orientation.
• Physical exam and two tuberculin skin tests required within 10 days of hire.
• Ability to safely perform all essential job functions, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships at all levels.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare minor food items, nourishments, and snacks
• Participate in tray-line setup, assembly, and meal delivery
• Assist residents with tray preparation following established procedures
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, dining areas, carts, pots, pans, and utensils
• Operate kitchen tools and equipment safely (dish machine, blenders, ovens, etc.)
• Sweep, mop, remove trash, and perform routine and special cleaning duties
• Note and record resident meal intakes
• Adhere to dress code and maintain a neat, professional appearance
• Attend required meetings, in-services, and orientation
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Conocimientos

read English instructions

team-oriented environment

positive communication

physically demanding work

Descripción del empleo

DeKalb County Government is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker at the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to support nutritious resident meals in a clean, safe setting. You will assist with food prep, tray assembly, meal delivery, and kitchen cleanup on a 6:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. shift, with every other weekend and alternating holidays.

No prior experience is required; 1–3 weeks of training provided. CPR certification is required to join our caring team.