Flexible Hours Dietary Aide - Meal Prep and Service

Archway Management; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl of Joliet in Joliet, IL is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform routine dietary tasks under the supervision of the Dietary Manager. The role includes assisting the cook with meals, setting up dining areas, and ensuring timely service for residents.

Applicants should read recipes and diet orders, follow tray cards, and maintain sanitation. The job requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; prior institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including emergencies, and be patient with staff, residents, and family members.

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.
• Dietary Aide to follow established reporting procedures for supplies and equipment needs.
• Report damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, tiling requiring replacement or repair; report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Pearl of Joliet in Joliet, IL is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform routine dietary tasks under the supervision of the Dietary Manager. The role includes assisting the cook with meals, setting up dining areas, and ensuring timely service for residents.

Applicants should read recipes and diet orders, follow tray cards, and maintain sanitation. The job requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; vaccination is required.