Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group•Charlottesville, VA

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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 food preparation, serves meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and helps maintain clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas. The position requires following food safety and sanitation guidelines, working cooperatively with others, and interacting positively with residents, staff, and guests. The role also involves routine, repetitive tasks and working around food and cleaning products. The offered starting rate is $14.00 per hour. Rates are determined based on applicant qualifications, experience, education, and the specific needs and operational requirements of the facility served. HCSG describes available employee benefits, including free telemedicine, a free prescription discount program, free employee assistance programs, access to earned wages through PNC EarnedIt, financial wellness support through PNC Workplace Banking, hands-on training and support, and career development. 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 communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or 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 is required where 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.