Dietary Aide

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Poland, OH

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with serving meals to residents and creating a positive dining experience. The role supports meal preparation, timely meal service, kitchen upkeep, dishwashing, and meal-area setup while maintaining a positive, professional manner and working collaboratively with the team. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community providing short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

1–2 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 fashion.
Work effectively in a team environment.
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, manage time efficiently, and promote a team approach.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage for eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible spending account for certain medical expenses and childcare.
Paid time off, accruing from the start of employment.
Seven paid holidays; employees working a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service, employees are paid for their birthday and a chosen 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 for employees of the month.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.