Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group•Clinton, MS

25d

About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences. The Dietary Aide assists with meal preparation and service, maintains clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas, follows food safety guidelines, and provides positive customer service to residents, staff, and guests. The position requires physical activity, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, bending, and walking for extended periods, as well as performing repetitive tasks. Employees must be able to work around food and cleaning products and reside within the service area. HCSG lists free telemedicine, a free prescription discount program, free employee assistance programs, access to earned pay through PNC EarnedIt, financial wellness support through PNC Workplace Banking, hands-on training and support, and career development benefits. Additional benefits information is available through the link in the posting; benefits are not available in Arkansas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous food service or kitchen experience is preferred but not required.
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification, when required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads.
Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.