Dietary Aide

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Warren, OH

19d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists in serving meals to residents and creating a positive dining experience while treating residents with care, compassion, and dignity. The role supports meal preparation and service, maintains kitchen standards, handles dishwashing and equipment, and helps prepare for the next meal. Applicants must be available for day and evening shifts and weekends. One to two years of restaurant or healthcare facility experience is preferred. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in a restaurant or healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

Assist cooks with meal preparation in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve residents’ meals in a timely manner.
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.
Wash dishes, pots, pans, and equipment, including operating a 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 child care expenses.
Paid time off begins accumulating 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.
Bonus recognition for employees of the month.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.
Annual performance reviews.