Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Calvert City, KY

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 cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas. The position requires following food safety and sanitation guidelines and interacting positively with residents, staff, and guests. Other duties may be assigned. A high school diploma or equivalent and prior food-service or kitchen experience are preferred but not required. Candidates must be able to follow instructions, work as part of a team, communicate effectively, comply with applicable COVID-19 vaccination policies, and hold a current ServSafe or Food Handler certification where required by state or county law. Residency within the service area is required. The role also involves physical activity, repetitive tasks, and working around food and cleaning products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment 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.
Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds; 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 required when mandated by state or county law.
Residency within the service area 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 other duties as assigned.