Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group•Columbus, OH

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. Dietary Aides assist with food preparation, serve meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and maintain clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas. They follow food safety guidelines and interact positively with residents, staff, and guests. The position requires physical activity, including lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, and standing, sitting, bending, and walking for extended periods. Employees must also be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and work around food and cleaning products. HCSG describes its workplace as supportive and dedicated and states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Benefits listed for all employees include free telemedicine, a free prescription discount program, free employee assistance programs, access to earned pay through PNC EarnedIt, financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking, hands-on training and support, and career development. Additional benefits information is linked in the posting; the listed benefits are not available in Arkansas.

Requirements

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

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.