Dietary Aide Per Diem

Wethersfield Corporate Office; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabilitation as a Per Diem Dietary Aide, where your work will directly impact the quality of life for residents. This role involves meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean dining environment, all while fostering meaningful connections with residents and their families.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Improved health insurance and retirement benefits

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Support for professional growth and development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dietary or food service role preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals following specified menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Provide friendly and attentive service to residents during meal times.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

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A Great Place to Work

National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!

We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Summit, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

We invite you to join our newest team at the Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabilitation!

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What You'll Do:

Summit at Plantsville is seeking Per Diem Dietary Aides to join our team, working evening shifts from 3:45 PM to 7:30 PM, approximately 8 hours per week. Located at 24 Summit St., Plantsville, CT 06479.As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment. Your dedication will directly impact the quality of life for those in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and serving meals following specified menus and dietary requirements
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of meals
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas Assist in stocking and organizing food and supplies
• Collaborate with the dietary team to accommodate special dietary needs Provide friendly and attentive service to residents during meal times

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through the power of food in an environment where compassion, care, and your culinary expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Dietary Aide!

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Summit at Plantsville family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Support for professional growth and development
• A collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Dietary Aide include:

• Previous experience in a dietary or food service role is preferred but not required; training will be provided
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.