Posted 1 month ago

Dietary Aide

Company: Covenant Living at Windsor Park
Category: Other

 Carol Stream

Type: Full Time

Covenant Living at Windsor Park seeks a Dietary Aide to join their team. The Dietary Aide, or Nutrition Aide, is responsible for preparing and delivering healthy meals and ensuring that patients have the proper foods based on their needs. They work closely with Dietitians, providing them details on allergies or restrictions to create plans accordingly.
Prepare food according to instructions while adhering strictly to safety and health standards. Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs. Applies effective communication skills since they work directly with patients, Dietitians, and other medical professionals.
Dietary Aids work with patients to ensure they get the nutrition they need throughout the day. Guided by a lead Dietitian or Chef who oversees the distribution of food and drinks to patients throughout the shift.
Pay range is $16.06 – $20.88 per hour. They offer benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; employer paid group term life and disability; Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays; 403(b) with a 3% employer match; fitness center use at most facilities; and various voluntary benefits.
Responsibilities:

  • Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food under the guidance of the Chef or Dietitian.
  • Deliver dishes, trays, and designated times and rooms.
  • Assist in setting up and clearing up dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order Includes dish, tray, trash, leftover removals.
  • Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements. Maintain cleanliness of prep items.
  • Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
  • Provide customer service and hospitality during nutrition delivery.