Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Bowling Green, VA

About The Position

As a Dietary Aide at Healthcare Services Group (HCSG), you will prepare and serve 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. You will contribute to providing nutritious meals as part of a supportive team. The role includes assisting with food preparation, serving meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas. You will follow food safety and sanitation guidelines and interact positively with residents, staff, and guests. Additional duties may be assigned. The starting pay rate is $14.50 per hour. Offered rates depend on applicant qualifications, experience, education, and the specific needs and operational requirements of the facility served. HCSG lists employee benefits including free telemedicine, a prescription discount program, employee assistance programs, earned-wage access through PNC EarnedIt, financial wellness support, hands-on training and support, and career development. Benefits are noted as unavailable 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; stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods; and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification, as 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.