Dietary Aide/Porter

Futurecare Associates, Inc.; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Futurecare Associates, Inc. is seeking a Dietary Aide/Porter to join their Food & Hospitality Department. This role involves preparing food and ensuring sanitation standards while delivering meals to residents. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. The position offers competitive hourly pay along with an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Flex/Advance Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Ladder

Employee Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Matching 401K Plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull food carts up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours or longer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of food to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas as assigned.
• Transport/deliver food/beverages to assigned residents.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Food handling

Sanitation practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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Overview

At FutureCare our Dietary Aides/Porters are an integral part of the Food & Hospitality Department who ensure proper delivery of nutritional services to our residents. Under the direction of the Clinical Food Service Director, the Dietary Aide/Porter will follow proper care with food sanitation, food handling and safe serve policies set forth by the facility.

Overview

At FutureCare our Dietary Aides/Porters are an integral part of the Food & Hospitality Department who ensure proper delivery of nutritional services to our residents. Under the direction of the Clinical Food Service Director, the Dietary Aide/Porter will follow proper care with food sanitation, food handling and safe serve policies set forth by the facility.

Voted 13 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized in US Newsweek’s publication as “Best Nursing Home”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer an Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Assistance, Employee Referral Bonus Program, and a matching 401K Plan.

• Competitive Pay $15.70 - 17.50/hr***
  
  

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately. Offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods
• Serve and deliver food to residents as required
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas as assigned
• Properly store food utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage
• Transport/deliver food/beverage items to assigned residents
• Assist Lead Porter or other staff in lifting or transporting large utilities within the kitchen area
• Load/operate dishwasher machine
• Ensure proper temperature, chemical supplies, and clean water levels are maintained for proper sanitation
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare environment preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be courteous and friendly at all times
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours or longer
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull food carts and other food utility supplies up to 50lbs
• Ability to deal with residents, and staff in a tactful, diplomatic and respectful manner
• Ability to follow all written and verbal instructions
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Insurance

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