Dietary Aide (Part-Time, Evening Shift)

DeKalb County, Illinois • DeKalb, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker to join their team. This role is responsible for ensuring residents receive nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Under direct supervision, the Dietary Aide will assist with food preparation, tray assembly, meal delivery, cleaning, and dish room responsibilities. This role is vital in maintaining high standards of care and service for residents.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and follow oral and written English instructions
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Positive and respectful communication with residents, families, and coworkers
• Ability to perform repetitive, physically demanding, and detail-oriented work
• Current CPR certification required
• Must complete ongoing in-service education and orientation
• Physical exam and two tuberculin skin tests required within 10 days of hire
• Ability to safely perform all essential job functions, with or without accommodation
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships at all levels

Nice To Haves

• No previous experience required - 1-3 weeks of training provided

Responsibilities

• Prepare minor food items, nourishments, and snacks
• Participate in tray-line setup, assembly, and meal delivery
• Assist residents with tray preparation following established procedures
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, dining areas, carts, pots, pans, and utensils
• Operate kitchen tools and equipment safely (dish machine, blenders, ovens, etc.)
• Sweep, mop, remove trash, and perform routine and special cleaning duties
• Note and record resident meal intakes
• Adhere to dress code and maintain a neat, professional appearance
• Attend required meetings, in-services, and orientation
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Understand and follow facility emergency procedures and be able to assist with evacuations and safety-related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Background check
• Employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed