Dietary Aide

Job Details

Job Location: Meadowview Behavioral Hospital - Peoria, IL 61615, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, JOIN OUR TEAM AS A DIETARY AIDE!

Status: Full-Time, Part-Time

Schedule: Day, Evening, and Weekend Shifts

Your Work Matters

How will you make a difference?

Join our dynamic team at Meadowview Behavioral Hospital and make a difference as a Dietary Aide! In this role, you’ll support patient care by helping deliver nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. As part of our dietary team, you’ll assist with meal preparation, service, and kitchen operations—ensuring patients and staff receive high-quality dining experiences each day. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-driven setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and assembling patient meal trays according to daily counts and menu requirements
• Set up and maintain salad and dessert bars with a neat, organized, and appealing presentation
• Prepare vegetables, salads, and other food items following portion control guidelines
• Ensure an adequate supply of beverages and meal-related items throughout service
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the dining room, kitchen, and food preparation areas
• Operate the dish machine and ensure the dish room remains clean and organized
• Assist the cook and kitchen team as needed during meal service
• Stock kitchen supplies and deliver items to units as required
• Follow all established sanitation, safety, and infection control guidelines
• Support a positive dining experience by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

Your Experience Matters

• Education: High school diploma.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in food service, and have a basic knowledge of food service sanitation.

Your Care Matters

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

What sets us apart

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer

Select benefits are available only to full-time positions. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Meadowview Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation

We are seeking full-time and part-time Dietary Aides. Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on employment status, experience, qualifications, and skill level. Join us as our Dietary Aide!

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Must have prior experience in food service, and have a basic knowledge of food service sanitation.