Dietary Aide (Full Time)

Healthcare Services Group•Elk Grove, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Dietary Aide to 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. The position offers an hourly wage of $17.00–$18.00, with pay varying based on factors such as location, years of experience, staffing needs, and other business reasons. Weekend availability is required, and the work is on AM shifts. The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, serves meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas. The role requires following food safety and sanitation guidelines and interacting positively with residents, staff, and guests. A high school diploma or equivalent and previous food service or kitchen experience are preferred but not required. A current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law. Applicants must live within the service area and comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies. The physical requirements include lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds, and standing, sitting, bending, and walking for extended periods. The role also involves continuous routine, repetitive tasks and working around food and cleaning products.

Requirements

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.
Be able to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Be able to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Be able to work around food and cleaning products.
Hold a current ServSafe or Food Handler certification when 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 all other duties as assigned.