Dietary Aide - Patient Meals & Care Team Support

Heritage Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation; Oskaloosa (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Modified Comp

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Heritage Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation, service, and cleanup for patients and staff. You will work under the food service director and help label nourishments and portions for desserts, salads, and beverages.

The role requires good verbal and written communication, English reading ability, and basic knowledge of sanitation and safety. Prior food service experience and long-term care exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must read and understand English for business needs.
• Basic sanitation, organization, and safety knowledge.
• Prior food service experience preferred; long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists cook as directed by the food service director.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English comprehension

Sanitation basics

Safety awareness

Food service experience

Job description

Heritage Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation, service, and cleanup for patients and staff. You will work under the food service director and help label nourishments and portions for desserts, salads, and beverages.

The role requires good verbal and written communication, English reading ability, and basic knowledge of sanitation and safety. Prior food service experience and long-term care exposure are preferred.