Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome to  Avantara Lincoln Park , a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. At  Avantara Lincoln Park , we are committed to providing advanced rehabilitation therapies and exceptional nursing care in a vibrant and historic community setting. Our facility offers personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents receive the highest quality of care in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Situated in one of Chicago’s most desirable neighborhoods,  Avantara Lincoln Park provides an exciting and dynamic workplace, surrounded by the energy of city life, yet nestled within a peaceful residential area. If you are passionate about delivering top-tier healthcare and want to join a team that values compassion and excellence, Avantara Lincoln Park is the perfect place to grow your career.

We offer great benefits including:

• On Demand Pay.
• Competitive wages.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Shift differentials.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• *Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• *Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• 401K with employer match.
• Employee concierge program.
• Employee assistance program.

And more!

*Please note that benefit packages vary based on hours worked.

Summary/Objective 

In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the 

Dietary Aide is responsible for providing superior customer service to Guests and employees. 

The Dietary Aide will help to assure that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe 

and sanitary manner by providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in 

accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. The Dietary Aide will assist in the 

preparation of food to assure the quality of nutritional services are provided. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 

the essential functions. 

1. Assist in the preparation of meals and beverages. 

2. Participate in the food tray line and prepare trays according to diet cards in an efficient 

manner to meet scheduled meal and snack times. 

3. Assist with loading food carts and serving meals to Guests, and staff. 

4. Bag and store food items as directed. 

5. Clean and wrap silverware, inspecting each piece to make sure it is clean before 

wrapping. 

6. Bus and clean tables after meal time throughout the facility. 

7. Scrape, wash, and rack unclean dishes and utensils. 

8. Assist in the operation of the dishwashing machine. 

9. Sort and stack clean dishes and inspect for cleanliness. 

10. Place clean dishes, utensils and cutlery in their proper storage place. 

11. Participate in table setup which includes but not limited to tablecloth, silverware, 

dishware and filling cups with water. 

12. Discard waste/trash into proper containers in accordance with established sanitation 

procedures and guidelines. 

13. Assure that work area is clean and free of hazardous conditions such as spills, excess 

carts, and etc. 

14. Assure that equipment, tools and supplies are properly stored at all times.

15. Report all equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the supervisor and keep the 

supervisor informed of supply needs. 

16. Report all hazardous conditions and equipment along with any accidents/incidents to 

the Dietary Supervisor. 

17. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, 

peers and supervisors. 

18. Ensure each Guest receives person centered care. 

19. Attend and participate in meetings and in-services as directed or scheduled. 

20. Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement 

(QAPI) efforts of your organization. 

21. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work. 

22. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned. 

23. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts. 

24. Any noted opportunities for improvement will be shared with leadership in the 

organization. 

25. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or 

detecting barriers preventing project success. 

26. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), 

including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and 

findings. 

27. Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan. 

Work Environment

This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations 

around the facility while pulling or pushing dietary carts. This position works mostly in the 

dietary department which can experience extreme temperature changes from excessive heat in 

the cooking area to freezing temperatures in walk-in freezers. This role may also come into 

contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This 

position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a 

regular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items weighing at least 50 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, 

peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a 

year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required. 

Travel

No travel is expected for this position. 

Required Education and Experience

 High school diploma or equivalent. 

Preferred Education and Experience 

 One year experience as a Dietary Aide.

 Food Sanitation Certification.

Located at 1366 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614,  Avantara Lincoln Park is easily accessible via public transportation and major city routes, offering a convenient commute for staff from across the Chicago metro area. 

Join our team today and contribute to a facility that is recognized for its commitment to compassionate care and enhancing the lives of our residents in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Avantara Lincoln Park is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Avantara Lincoln Park never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.