Meal Service & Kitchen Support Aide

Pearl-Healthcare-2; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl-Healthcare-2 is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform routine duties in the Dietary Department, assist the cook, and help ensure meals meet scheduled times. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and respectful resident care.

You must be a High School graduate with preferred institutional dietary experience and the ability to follow recipes and diet orders. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Preference for prior institutional dietary service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined work routines in the Dietary Department.
• 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.
• Setting up the dining room and serving the residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Follow reporting procedures for supplies and equipment needs.
• Report damaged or unsafe equipment or facilities and conditions conducive to vermin.
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies.
• Understand and follow facility fire, disaster, and infection control plans.

Education

High School graduate

Institutional dietary service experience preferred

Job description

Pearl-Healthcare-2 is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform routine duties in the Dietary Department, assist the cook, and help ensure meals meet scheduled times. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and respectful resident care.

You must be a High School graduate with preferred institutional dietary experience and the ability to follow recipes and diet orders. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours as needed.