Dietary Aide

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Warren, OH

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with serving meals to residents and helping create a positive dining experience. The role supports meal preparation, meal service, kitchen upkeep, and dishwashing while following applicable food-service regulations and maintaining a professional, team-oriented approach. Applicants must be available for day and evening shifts and weekends. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community providing rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services.

Requirements

High school education, up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work day and evening shifts and weekends.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in a restaurant or healthcare facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist cooks with meal preparation in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve residents’ meals in a timely fashion.
Work effectively in a team environment and promote a team approach.
Maintain kitchen standards and expectations.
Deliver and pick up tray carts to and from the dining area for meal service.
Wash dishes, pots, pans, and other equipment, including operating a commercial dish machine.
Set up for the next meal.
Maintain a positive, professional manner and manage time efficiently and effectively.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage for eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible Spending Plan for eligible medical and child-care expenses.
Paid time off begins accruing immediately.
Seven paid holidays; employees who work a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service, employees are paid for their birthday and a choice of floating holiday.
Eligibility to participate in the SOV 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day of employment.
Professional Development Scholarship of $1,000 annually for employees pursuing further education in their field, including free STNA classes.
Student loan forgiveness of up to $2,500 paid over four years.
Ohio University tuition discounts of 5% for undergraduate programs and 10% for graduate programs.
Discounts at local businesses.
Bonus recognition for employees of the month.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.