Dietary Aide - Part Time

MediLodge; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily,

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of Ludington is seeking a Part-Time Dietary Aide with no experience required. You will assist with food preparation and service for residents, following safety guidelines, and support daily dining operations.

You will work in a caring team, interact with residents and families, and help maintain clean dining areas. This role offers stable hours, paid training, and opportunities for growth within MediLodge.

Qualifications

• Tenth grade or above desirable.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other state/county food safety cert.
• Experience in food service desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensure attractive presentation.
• Delivers meals and snacks to designated areas on time according to schedules.
• Maintains proper temperatures during preparation and service and logs temperatures.
• Serves resident meals/snacks according to diet orders and preferences.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service.
• Operates and maintains equipment safely and reports problems promptly.
• Assists in ensuring adequate stock and stores items properly.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Safe food handling

Reading & writing

Effective communication

Education

High school or higher

Job description

Part Time Dietary Aide - No Experience Required!

Facility: MediLodge of Ludington

Shift: Part-time

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of others? MediLodge is seeking compassionate and dedicated Dietary Aides to join our team! In this vital role, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with our residents while providing essential services to meet their daily dietary needs.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan's Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Perks?

• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Summary

The Dietary Aide assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications

Education:

• Tenth grade or above desirable

Licenses/Certification

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.

Experience

• Experience in food service desired.

Job Functions

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling/safety techniques.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules.
• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned within established time schedules.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food.
• Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident's diet order, and food preferences.
• Labels, dates, and stores food properly.
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Washes dishes, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Ensures that dishes, etc. are readily available for the next meal, stores dishes, etc. in the proper location.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor.
• Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
• Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.