Dietary Aide

Job Description

Marklund in Geneva is hiring a Dietary Aide!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job!

Paid Training Available!

Marklund is seeking a Dietary Aidefor our facility located in Geneva, IL. This is a part-time position with a schedule of Monday-Friday 7:00am-1:00pm. The starting pay rate is $16.25/hr. In addition to dishwashing this position assists in the set-up of meals, meal service for residents, and cleanup of kitchen and dining areas. 

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that serves infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs.  With three residential locations – the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 174 clients.  It is a Day School offering Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum.  It is a skilled nursing unit for medically fragile children and adults, and a developmental training center for adults who need assistance in managing their disabilities.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our vision of “making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.”  Each and every employee’s job contributes to Marklund’s vision of a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and development disabilities and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve.  As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life. 

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EOE

Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements

Job Benefits

BENEFITS:

We care about YOU!One way we show our appreciation to our employees if by offering a comprehensive package of benefits:

Full-time Dietary Aides are eligible for the following benefits:

• Industry Leading Pay

• Paid orientation and job training

• Medical (BlueCross/BlueShield), Dental, Prescription Drug, Vision and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance

• Company paid long term disability and voluntary short term disability insurance

• Paid time off (PTO):  vacation, sick, personal - PTO cash in option twice per year

• Extended sick bank (protection against loss of income due to illness, accident, maternity)

• Six (6) paid holidays per year

• Tuition reimbursement

• Retirement plan with match (must meet annual minimum hours worked requirement)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee recognition programs