Dietary Aide

Unique Homes & Lumber • Jerseyville, IL

18d • $15 - $18

About The Position

The Dietary Aide supports dining services in an assisted living and memory care community. The role involves setting and clearing tables, assisting the cook, taking residents’ food and beverage orders, and serving residents promptly and professionally. The Dietary Aide helps create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere and provides customer service to residents and guests. The position also includes maintaining dining-room cleanliness, following food-safety practices, and supporting special events and meals. Weekend work is required.

Requirements

• Food handler permit, as required by state law and/or company standards.
• Availability to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and clear tables in accordance with company standards.
• Assist the cook.
• Take residents’ food and beverage orders and serve residents in a timely, professional manner.
• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Serve beverages to residents and guests as requested.
• Review the daily menu with residents.
• Remove used or soiled plates, utensils, glasses, and linen from the dining room as needed.
• Follow quality standards and standard food-safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• When applicable, acquaint new residents with menus, seating, dining options, and dining hours.
• Clean and sanitize carpet, tables, chairs, condiment containers, and equipment used in the dining room.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation among staff.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time staff.
• Dental insurance for full-time staff.
• Vision insurance for full-time staff.
• Paid time off for full-time staff; accrual begins immediately.
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time staff.
• Short-term disability insurance for full-time staff.
• Long-term disability insurance for full-time staff.
• Accident insurance for full-time staff.
• 401(k) with matching for full-time staff, beginning immediately upon hire.
• DailyPay advance-pay product for all staff.
• Discounted meals while working ($3 per meal) for all staff.

What This Job Offers

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