Dietary Assistant

Magnolia Health Systems; Martinsville (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Career Advancement

Job summary

Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Martinsville, Indiana is seeking a Dietary Assistant to join our health care team and help supervise the dietary department while supporting meal planning, service, and daily operations. The role contributes to resident well‑being by ensuring accurate trays, diet preferences, and timely meal delivery.

The ideal candidate will be able to read and write in English, follow directions, and stay composed under pressure.

Qualifications

• Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Ability to read and write in English, communicate with residents and staff, and stay calm under stress.
• Must display good emotional health and be capable of standing, bending and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
• Assist in cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances and floors.
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning, and store clean items properly.
• Distribute and collect menus and check trays for completion and diet preferences.
• Help inventory and store incoming foods, supplies and equipment to ensure next meals are ready.

Skills

Reading & Writing

English Proficiency

Strong Communication

Stamina & Lifting

Education

Elementary education or equivalent

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

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

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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.