Dietary Aide - Northbrook Skilled Nursing Fac - Food

About the role

Aramark SeniorLIFE+ serves thousands of seniors in various living arrangements, aiming to enhance their daily lives through thoughtful service and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and presentation, ensuring food is attractive and meets dietary needs.
• Serve meals in a friendly and respectful manner, accommodating residents' dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize dining areas, following food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Provide courteous and supportive service, fostering a positive dining environment.
• Communicate resident dietary concerns to the culinary and healthcare teams.
• Support operational tasks such as setting up and breaking down dining areas, dishwashing, and restocking supplies.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure efficient meal service and accuracy.
• Participate in training and development to enhance skills in senior living food service.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of service experience in healthcare, senior living, or hospitality.
• Basic understanding of food preparation techniques, portion control, and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations, including a state-specific Food Handler Permit (or willingness to obtain).
• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts including early mornings, mid-days, and evenings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while maintaining quality.
• Strong attendance and reliability to ensure consistent meal service for residents.
• Physical abilities to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of food preparation techniques, portion control, and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations, including a state-specific Food Handler Permit (or willingness to obtain).
• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts including early mornings, mid-days, and evenings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while maintaining quality.
• Strong attendance and reliability to ensure consistent meal service for residents.
• Physical abilities to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks.

Skills

• Service-oriented attitude and ability to foster a positive dining environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the culinary and healthcare teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and demands.

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefits programs and services for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here.

Pay

The Hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to $18.00. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts including early mornings, mid-days, and evenings.