Dietary Aide

Jackson County Medical Care Facility•Jackson, MI

30d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, second shift (11:30 AM – 7:45 PM) Dietary Aide position at Jackson County Medical Care Facility, a 194-bed, county-owned skilled nursing facility with a mission focused on resident care. The role involves assisting with meal preparation, plating, serving, dining room setup and cleanup, and maintaining sanitation standards. The facility emphasizes a positive environment, growth, joy, and comfort, seeking individuals with a genuine heart for service who understand the importance of how a meal is delivered. Jackson County Medical Care Facility has a long history of serving the community and has received numerous accolades, including being named one of America's Best Nursing Homes by Newsweek five years running, a U.S. News Best Nursing Homes 2025 designation, and an AHCA Bronze Quality Award in 2023 and 2026. It also excels in preventing healthcare-associated infections, performing better than 99.7% of facilities nationwide according to independent CMS data.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
One or more years of food service experience
Excellent customer service skills
Solid attendance record
Background check required
Fingerprinting required
TB test required
Physical required
Drug screen required
Influenza vaccine required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with older adults
ServSafe Certification

Responsibilities

Assist in prepping meals for residents.
Plate meals for residents.
Serve meals to residents.
Support dining room setup.
Assist with dining room cleanup.
Help maintain sanitation standards to ensure resident safety.

Benefits

$17.74/hour to start, increasing to $18.57 after 90 days
COVID premium — $3.10 per hour additional on every hour worked through 9/30/2026
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance effective Day 1 for part-time CarePartners
Medical through HAP PPO (ASR)
Dental and Vision through Ameritas/VSP
$30,000 Life Insurance through SunLife at no cost
Short-Term Disability through SunLife after 1 year at no cost
Supplemental options through Colonial Life
Defined Benefit Pension after 8 years of service (guaranteed lifetime value over $100,000)
Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 per year for approved courses after 6 months of service
Additional Retirement Savings Program
Paid Time Off (accrual rates vary based on tenure, part-time CarePartners receive 50% of hours)