Dietary Aide

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Girard, OH

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with meal preparation and service for residents, helping create a positive dining experience while treating each resident with care, compassion, and dignity. The role supports cooks, serves meals, maintains kitchen standards, and helps prepare the dining area and equipment for subsequent meals. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community providing rehabilitation, nursing, residential living, and home health services.

Requirements

High school education, up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Able to work day and evening shifts and be available to work weekends.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a restaurant or healthcare facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist cooks with meal preparation in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve residents’ meals in a timely fashion.
Work effectively in a team environment and promote a team approach.
Maintain kitchen standards and expectations.
Deliver and pick up tray carts to the dining area for meal service.
Perform dishwashing procedures, including washing pots, pans, and equipment, and operate the commercial dish machine.
Set up for the next meal.
Maintain a positive, professional manner and manage time efficiently and effectively.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage for eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible spending account for certain medical and childcare expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Paid time off accrual begins immediately.
Seven paid holidays; employees who work a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service, employees are paid for their birthday and a choice of floating holiday.
Eligibility to participate in a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day of employment.
Professional Development Scholarship of $1,000 each year for employees pursuing further education in their field, including free STNA classes.
Student loan forgiveness of up to $2,500 paid over four years.
Ohio University tuition discounts of 5% for undergraduate programs and 10% for graduate programs.
Discounts at local businesses.
Employee-of-the-month bonus recognition.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.
Annual performance reviews.