Dietary Aide - Skilled Nursing Facility

Senior Lifestyle•Lincolnwood, IL

About The Position

The Dietary Aide provides assistance with food service functions as directed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. The role supports the mission of Senior Lifestyle Corporation to brighten and enrich the lives of those served through Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect, and Teamwork. The position reports to the Director of Dining Services and may also take direction from other pertinent management personnel. The Dietary Aide serves meals and snacks, helps prepare menu items, sets up and delivers meal trays and food carts, and maintains dining areas and kitchen workspaces. The role ensures food is served according to portion-control procedures and residents’ prescribed therapeutic diets, nutrition and hydration requirements, and preferences. Duties also include kitchen utility work, cleaning and sanitizing, stocking and inventory assistance, and following food-safety procedures and applicable health regulations. Team members attend required training, in-services, and staff meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Entry-level experience (0–3 years).
Food service or hospitality experience.
ServSafe certification or certification required by the local, county, or state department.
Ability to communicate verbally in a manner understood by management, coworkers, and residents, including those with hearing or cognitive impairments.
Basic cooking and meal-preparation skills.
Thorough understanding of service techniques and requirements.
Ability to seek instruction when needed.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or schedule form.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Fundamental understanding of therapeutic diets, sanitation, and service.
Ability to interact with people with varied personalities and respond with patience, concern, and a positive attitude.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, guests, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporation Dining Policy and Procedures and the Dining Services Policy and Procedure Manual.
Serve food using established portion-control procedures and ensure foods comply with prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition and hydration requirements, and resident preferences.
Assist with or serve meals promptly, ensuring they are palatable, appetizing, and accurate in content; provide service in resident rooms and designated dining areas.
Set up, deliver, and verify the accuracy of meal trays, food carts, and dining areas as instructed.
Remove soiled items and equipment after meals and deliver them to the dishwashing area.
Distribute and collect menus for each meal period as necessary.
Assist the department in obtaining proper food supplies for the next meal.
Assist cooks in preparing menu items.
Prepare and deliver snacks and other items as instructed, and assist with inventory control and stocking.
Follow safety precautions for food preparation and back-injury prevention.
Perform kitchen utility duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, bussing items from dining areas to the dish room, and washing and cleaning small wares and equipment.
Clean and sanitize work areas, cutting boards, and tabletops, and remove garbage.
Keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazards.
Follow company and local, state, and county health department regulations.
Ensure dining areas are clean and safely operating.
Attend required training, in-services, and staff meetings and meet department training standards through Redi-Learning or other required modules.