Dietary Aide - Full Time

Dietary Aide

Full Time | Swing Shift |

Complete Care at Margate Park, a pillar in the Chicago, IL community, is dedicated to a singular, heartfelt goal : to improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. We are actively seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our team. If you are a positive, energetic individual who takes pride in providing excellent meal services and wants to be part of a caring family, we encourage you to apply.

Why Work With Us?

At Complete Care at Margate Park, you'll discover a workplace where your contributions are highly valued. We are committed to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment where both our residents and staff can thrive.

Build a Rewarding Career : You will have the opportunity to build a career with an established, highly successful organization. We believe in creating a compassionate environment where you can grow professionally.

Committed to Your Success : We are deeply committed to your growth and success. We invest in our employees and provide the support you need to excel in your role.

Join Our Family : Come join a team where employees have become family! We pride ourselves on a collaborative, welcoming, and close-knit culture where you'll feel supported and valued.

Financial Flexibility : We understand the importance of financial peace of mind. That's why we offer the Option to get Paid Daily, a voluntary benefit that allows you to access your earned wages on your own schedule, providing greater control and flexibility over your finances.

Responsibilities of a Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all food functions as directed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Review, prepare, and serve meals in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, and special diet orders.

Prepare and serve residents nutritional bedtime snacks as well as substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served.

Ensure food is prepared in accordance with all sanitary regulations.

Maintain a clean and safe department by ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are well-maintained.

Follow the facility’s standards on Infection Control Precautions when performing daily tasks.

Prepare meal tickets and run the tray line.

Prepare desserts and snacks as instructed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Must be able to r ead, write, speak, and understand English.

Must possess a valid Food Handlers Certificate / ServeSafe

Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas.

Must be able to perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on their individual needs.

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must possess adequate sight and hearing senses to perform the requirements of this position.

Must be able to push, pull, move, and / or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Complete Care at Margate Park is an equal opportunity employer.

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