Dietary Services Aide — Meal Prep & Resident Dining

Archway Management; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Management is seeking a Dietary Aide in Crystal Lake, IL to support the Dietary Department under the Dietary Manager. You will assist the cook, prepare items, set up dining rooms, and ensure meals meet schedules while maintaining sanitation.

Applicants should have a High School diploma and, preferably, prior institutional dietary service experience. You must read diet orders and recipes, follow safety and HIPAA rules, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; institutional dietary service experience preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs and good manual dexterity are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines using dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Assist the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department Policy and Procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts and serving meals.
• Set up the dining room and serve the residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Follow established reporting procedures for supplies and equipment needs.
• Report damaged or unsafe fixtures or equipment and conditions conducive to pests.
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies.
• Understand facility's fire and disaster plans and follow drills and emergencies.
• Follow facility Infection Control policy.
• Treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Report grievances to the Dietary Manager.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Accept assigned duties cooperatively and maintain accountability for data in the handbook.
• Perform other department duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading recipes

Manual dexterity

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Archway Management is seeking a Dietary Aide in Crystal Lake, IL to support the Dietary Department under the Dietary Manager. You will assist the cook, prepare items, set up dining rooms, and ensure meals meet schedules while maintaining sanitation.

Applicants should have a High School diploma and, preferably, prior institutional dietary service experience. You must read diet orders and recipes, follow safety and HIPAA rules, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.