Dietary Aide - Skilled Nursing Facility

Senior Lifestyle•Lincolnwood, IL

About The Position

The Dietary Aide provides assistance with food service functions at a skilled nursing facility, following established food policies and procedures. The role supports meal service for residents in designated dining areas and resident rooms, while attending to portion control, prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition and hydration requirements, and resident preferences. The position reports to the Director of Dining Services and may also take direction from other pertinent management personnel. The Dietary Aide helps prepare and serve food, set up and deliver meal trays and carts, maintain dining and work areas, and perform kitchen utility and sanitation duties. The role also supports food supply preparation, inventory and stocking, training, and compliance with company and applicable health department regulations. Senior Lifestyle offers benefits to eligible team members, and all positions may use DailyPay to access earned wages before payday.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Entry-level experience of 0–3 years.
Food service or hospitality experience.
ServSafe or certification required by the local, county, or state department.
Ability to communicate verbally in a manner understood by management, coworkers, and residents, including those with hearing or cognitive impairments.
Basic cooking and meal preparation skills.
Thorough understanding of service techniques and requirements.
Ability to seek instruction when needed.
Ability to interpret written, oral, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Fundamental understanding of therapeutic diets, sanitation, and service.
Ability to interact with varied personalities and respond with patience, concern, and a positive attitude.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, guests, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Follow Senior Lifestyle Corporation Dining Policy and Procedures and the Dining Services Policy and Procedure Manual.
Serve food according to portion control procedures and ensure meals comply with prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition and hydration requirements, and resident preferences.
Assist with or serve meals promptly, ensuring food is palatable, appetizing, and accurate in content; provide service in resident rooms and designated dining areas.
Set up, deliver, and verify the accuracy of meal trays, food carts, and dining areas.
Remove soiled items and equipment after meals and deliver them to the dishwashing area; distribute and collect menus as needed for each meal period.
Help obtain appropriate food supplies for upcoming meals and assist cooks with menu item preparation.
Prepare and deliver snacks and other items as instructed; assist with inventory control and stocking.
Follow food preparation safety precautions and policies to prevent accidents and back injuries.
Perform kitchen utility duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, bussing items to the dish room, washing and cleaning small wares and equipment, sanitizing work areas, cutting boards, and tabletops, and removing garbage.
Keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazards; ensure dining areas are clean and operating safely.
Follow company and local, state, and county health department regulations.
Attend required training, in-services, and staff meetings and meet department training standards through Redi-Learning or other required modules.