Dietary Aide

At Oak Park Care Center, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Oak Park Care Center partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Oak Park Care Center.

About the role

We have Part-Time availability (11am-7pm).

Pay, Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition/education reimbursement for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees
• Monthly contests and employee appreciation events

Responsibilities

• Prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
• Prepare and deliver items as requested by resident care units or residents.
• Maintain tray line in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
• Prepare special diet foods as necessary.
• Deliver food carts to patient care units. Return carts to kitchen at designated times.
• Load and oversee dishwashers and log and record wash/rinse temperatures.
• Wash specified items by hand (e.g., pots, pans, knives).
• Dispose of trash and garbage in appropriate manner.
• Put clean dishes and utensils away.
• Mop floors as scheduled and as necessary.
• Clean walk-in refrigerators and storage areas.
• Maintain dry storage areas by logging temperatures daily and handling the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies.
• Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and other nourishments.
• Perform special cleaning duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor.
• Maintain good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Treat residents and guests with respect and dignity.
• Always observe infection prevention and control practices.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general equivalency is preferred
• 1 year of experience is preferred
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication
• Ability to read, write and speak the English Language
• Good communication skills
• Ability to be professional
• Good ethical practices
• Strong relationship management skills
• Always maintain confidentiality