Dietary Aid - Short-term

A Great Place to WorkRiverside is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!Location: 745 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut, 06108What You'll DoAs a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment. Your dedication will directly impact the quality of life for those in our care.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in preparing and serving meals following specified menus and dietary requirementsEnsure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of mealsMaintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas Assist in stocking and organizing food and suppliesCollaborate with the dietary team to accommodate special dietary needs Provide friendly and attentive service to residents during meal timesIf you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through the power of food in an environment where compassion, care, and your culinary expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Dietary Aide!What We OfferAs an affiliate of National Health Care, our Riverside team enjoys:Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement planComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentThe chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residentsWhat You'll BringQualifications of a Dietary Aide include:Previous experience in a dietary or food service role is preferred but not required; training will be providedBasic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practicesCompassionate and empathetic natureAbility to work effectively in a team environmentWe Hire for Heart!National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.