Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Dietary Aide

Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington

Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington is seeking a dependable and motivated Dietary Aide to join our Food Services team.

The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, meal service, tray delivery, and kitchen sanitation to support the nutritional needs and dining experience of our residents.

This position works closely with the Dietitian, Director of Food Services, and other dietary team members to ensure meals are prepared, served, and delivered in accordance with facility procedures and food safety standards.

• Assist with food preparation and meal service according to established guidelines.

• Prepare, assemble, and deliver meal trays and snacks to residents.

• Serve meals using appropriate portion sizes and dietary instructions.

• Ensure food is presented and served in an appealing and timely manner.

• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, and food preparation areas.

• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, and food-service surfaces.

• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors and designated food storage areas.

• Follow established food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and facility procedures.

• Maintain proper food handling and storage practices.

• Report food service concerns or resident-related issues to the appropriate supervisor.

• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.

• Protect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality.

• Perform other food-service duties as assigned.

• Dependable with a positive, professional attitude.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to interact respectfully with residents, families, visitors, and staff.

• Ability to follow instructions and established food-service procedures.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift as required for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and additional shifts as needed.

• Previous experience in food service, dietary services, healthcare, or long-term care is preferred but not required.

This position operates in a healthcare food-service setting and involves working around kitchen equipment, hot food, food preparation areas, and resident dining spaces.

Employees must follow established safety, sanitation, food handling, and infection prevention procedures.

• Competitive hourly wages.

• Additional shift differentials, where applicable.

• $500 sign-on bonus , subject to eligibility requirements and payment terms.

• Weekly pay.

• Six paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid time off (PTO) for eligible full-time employees.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• On-site employee education and training.

• Supportive team environment.

Our Dietary Services team plays an important role in supporting resident health, comfort, and quality of life.

As a Dietary Aide, you will contribute to daily resident care by helping ensure meals are prepared, served, and delivered with attention to food safety, quality, and resident preferences.

We value dependable employees who take pride in their work and contribute to a respectful, collaborative environment.

If you are dependable, enjoy working with people, and are interested in joining a healthcare food-service team, we encourage you to submit an application.

We look forward to welcoming you to Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington.