Lead Dietary Aide

Acts Retirement-Life Communities; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and forward-thinking community dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors. As a Lead Dietary Aide, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring residents receive high-quality meal service while promoting a warm and inviting atmosphere. Collaborating closely with Dietitians and Chefs, you will prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within an organization that values its team members and provides extensive benefits, including health coverage and professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Referral Programs

Wellness Initiatives

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a food or healthcare setting.
• Willingness to obtain ServeSafe Certification within three months.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of hospitality for residents and guests.
• Prepare and serve therapeutically correct diets.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally!

Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!

We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Lead Dietary Aide position.

In this role, you will be responsible for fostering an environment of hospitality for residents and guests under the direction of the Nutrition Services Manager. Responsible for the accuracy of diets and meal service in the absence of the manager. Works alongside Dietitians, Managers, and Chefs to help prepare food for residents. Prepares and serves therapeutically correct diets while following established menu guidelines. May perform some short order cooking for meal service. Responsible for enforcing all policies and ensuring regulatory guidelines for safe food handling and sanitation are in place.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in a food or healthcare setting
• ServeSafe Certification (or willing to obtain within the three-month introductory period)

Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status.

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Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.

Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.

Pay Range

$17.00 - $23.17 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.