Dietary Assistant

Magnolia Health Systems; Martinsville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Critical Illness

Accident

Disability Coverage

Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance Programs

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid Vacation

Attendance Bonuses

Weekend Bonuses

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Assistant to join our care team in Martinsville, Indiana. The role involves assisting in meal preparation, service, and distribution, as well as maintaining cleaning routines and supporting inventory and tray accuracy for residents.

Ideal candidates will have basic education, strong English communication, and the ability to work calmly under pressure while performing physical duties such as standing and lifting.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows oral and written directions.
• Communicates with residents, families, personnel and support agencies.
• Maintains composure under stress and performs physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in work areas and dining spaces.
• Support dish and utensil washing and cleaning, handling soiled items and storage.
• Distribute and collect menus, check trays for completion and diet accuracy.
• Ensure food and supplies are available and assist in inventorying incoming items.

Skills

Reading and writing

English communication

Calm under stress

Physical stamina

Education

Elementary education

Job description

Job Description: Dietary Assistants are valuable members of our health care team who work to supervise and direct the dietary department and assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining its programs and activities.

About us: Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Martinsville, Indiana. Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Assistant to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents.

About the Role: Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation is seeking Dietary Assistants.

• To assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
• To assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances, and floors.
• To assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas and placing clean items in proper storage areas.
• To assist in distributing and collecting menus and checking all trays for completion and accuracy of menu and diet preferences prior to distribution to residents.
• That can ensure that food and supplies for the next meals are readily available and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

About you: The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress.
• Must display good emotional health and be capable of extended periods of standing, bending, and heavy lifting.

Benefits: Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation offers:

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed
• Supplemental Insurance:
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Disability Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life:
• Builds cash value
• Employee-owned policy
• Family coverage, including grandchildren
• Paid Vacation
• Attendance Bonuses
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.