Dietary Aide

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital • Peoria, IL

15d • $15 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital is hiring full-time and part-time Dietary Aides to support patient care by helping provide nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. The role assists with meal preparation and service, kitchen operations, and dining-room upkeep so patients and staff can enjoy a quality dining experience. The position offers day, evening, and weekend shifts in Peoria, Illinois, with compensation of $15.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on employment status, experience, qualifications, and skill level.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least one year of food-service experience.
• Basic knowledge of food-service sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble patient meal trays according to daily counts and menu requirements.
• Set up and maintain salad and dessert bars with a neat, organized, and appealing presentation.
• Prepare vegetables, salads, and other food items according to portion-control guidelines.
• Ensure an adequate supply of beverages and meal-related items throughout service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the dining room, kitchen, and food-preparation areas.
• Operate the dish machine and keep the dish room clean and organized.
• Assist the cook and kitchen team as needed during meal service.
• Stock kitchen supplies and deliver items to units as required.
• Follow established sanitation, safety, and infection-control guidelines.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment to support a positive dining experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• Company-paid life insurance coverage up to twice the employee’s annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• On-site cafeteria
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking
• Career and training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED