Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group • Yankton, SD

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About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide preparing and serving 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 Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, serves meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and maintains clean and sanitized kitchen and dining areas. The role requires following food safety and sanitation guidelines, interacting positively with residents, staff, and guests, and completing other assigned duties.

HCSG states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employees and applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.

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.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
• Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
• Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated 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.

Benefits

• Free telemedicine
• Free prescription discount program
• Free employee assistance programs
• Earned wage access through PNC EarnedIt
• Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking
• Hands-on training and support
• Career development

What This Job Offers

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