Full-Time Dietary Aid

We Are Inspired to Serve. The Dietary Aide, or Nutrition Aide, is responsible for preparing and delivering healthy meals and ensuring that patients have the proper foods based on their needs. Prepare food according to instructions while adhering strictly to safety and health standards. Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs. Applies effective communication skills since they work directly with patients, Dietitians, and other medical professionals.

Dietary Aids work with patients to ensure they get the nutrition they need throughout the day. Guided by a lead Dietitian or Chef who oversees the distribution of food and drinks to patients throughout the shift.

Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food under the guidance of the Chef or Dietitian.

Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements. Maintain cleanliness of prep items.

Provide customer service and hospitality during nutrition delivery.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required Degree: High school diploma

Current Food Handler’s Permit is required.

Training in Servsafe is beneficial.

Current Food Handler’s Permit is required.

Training in Servsafe is beneficial.

Desired is one (1) year of food service experience including serving/waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation protocols, basic food/meal prep is preferred.

Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff.

Must be cordial and congenial with residents.

Must be able to work within standard policy and procedures, and work with limited direct supervision.

Must be able to react calmly in emergency situations.

Must show patience and compassion to senior adults.

Must be considerate of resident's comfort, safety, security, and belongings.

Maintains a well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and State food code standards. Ability to adhere to dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.

Demonstrates knowledge of and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation and serving principles.

This includes employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, other health care professionals and the community at large.

May be required to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

18.07 - $23.52 per hour

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $18.07 - $23.52 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays

Fitness center use at most facilities.

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Employee assistance program

Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.