Dietary Aide II

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

30d • $16 - $20

About The Position

The Dietary Aide II at Riverside Healthcare is responsible for advanced food service tasks, including patient meal preparation, nourishment delivery, and maintaining cleanliness in work areas. This position involves serving meals to patients, stocking supplies, assisting in food preparation, and cross-training in other cafeteria duties. The Dietary Aide II also ensures compliance with safety and sanitation standards and plays a vital role in the daily operations of the food service department. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Serve patient food trays and deliver nourishment to patient care areas in a timely and accurate manner. Prepare salads, portion food items, and assist in setting up and serving meals to cafeteria patrons. Cut and stock desserts in the dessert area for patient and cafeteria service. Set up and break down the doctors' dining room daily and prepare it for meal service. Stock workstations and ensure all supplies needed for daily operations are available. Safely and correctly use cleaning chemicals according to department standards. Perform general cleaning tasks, including dishwashing, pot washing, and custodial duties, to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food service areas. Complete assigned tasks in the pots and pans area and dish room according to job flow standards. Deliver and pick up food carts to and from patient care areas. Follow safety and sanitation standards while cleaning work areas, equipment, and food service stations. Work assigned tasks in the cafeteria during special functions or events, as needed. Cross-train in various cafeteria positions to assist in other areas during busy service periods. Non-essential Duties Participate in departmental training sessions and staff meetings to stay updated on procedures. Assist with food preparation for special events and other hospital functions. Support the cafeteria team with customer service during peak hours.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and perform a variety of tasks while on the job.
• Ability to work efficiently and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with other staff members.
• Attention to detail in following food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, handle food carts, and perform cleaning tasks.
• Willingness to cross-train in various food service roles to support the team as needed.
• No formal licenses or certifications required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare or hospitality food service environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve patient food trays and deliver nourishment to patient care areas in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare salads, portion food items, and assist in setting up and serving meals to cafeteria patrons.
• Cut and stock desserts in the dessert area for patient and cafeteria service.
• Set up and break down the doctors' dining room daily and prepare it for meal service.
• Stock workstations and ensure all supplies needed for daily operations are available.
• Safely and correctly use cleaning chemicals according to department standards.
• Perform general cleaning tasks, including dishwashing, pot washing, and custodial duties, to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food service areas.
• Complete assigned tasks in the pots and pans area and dish room according to job flow standards.
• Deliver and pick up food carts to and from patient care areas.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards while cleaning work areas, equipment, and food service stations.
• Work assigned tasks in the cafeteria during special functions or events, as needed.
• Cross-train in various cafeteria positions to assist in other areas during busy service periods.
• Participate in departmental training sessions and staff meetings to stay updated on procedures.
• Assist with food preparation for special events and other hospital functions.
• Support the cafeteria team with customer service during peak hours.

Benefits

• Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
• Our Total Rewards package includes:
• Compensation Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed