Dietary Aide; Part-Time, Evening Shift

Position: Dietary Aide (Part-Time, Evening Shift)
Are you dependable, hardworking, and passionate about supporting quality resident care? The DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Dietary Aide / Food Service Worker to join our team and help ensure residents receive nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

About the Role Under direct supervision, you will assist with food preparation, tray assembly, meal delivery, cleaning, and dish room responsibilities. This role plays a vital part in maintaining high standards of care and service for our residents.

Schedule:

4:30 p.m.

- 7:45 p.m.

Key Responsibilities Prepare minor food items, nourishments, and snacks

Participate in tray-line setup, assembly, and meal delivery

Assist residents with tray preparation following established procedures

Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, dining areas, carts, pots, pans, and utensils

Operate kitchen tools and equipment safely (dish machine, blenders, ovens, etc.)Sweep, mop, remove trash, and perform routine and special cleaning duties

Note and record resident meal intakes

Adhere to dress code and maintain a neat, professional appearance

Attend required meetings, in-services, and orientation

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ability to read, write, speak, and follow oral and written English instructions

Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Positive and respectful communication with residents, families, and coworkers

Ability to perform repetitive, physically demanding, and detail-oriented work

No previous experience required - 1-3 weeks of training provided

Current CPR certification required

Must complete ongoing in-service education and orientation

Physical exam and two tuberculin skin tests required within 10 days of hire Ability to safely perform all essential job functions, with or without accommodation

Ability to maintain effective working relationships at all levels

Pay: $16.19 per hour

Work Environment Primarily indoors in a kitchen and dining area Exposure to residents, families, water, steam, and food

Well-lit and climate-controlled facility

Emergency Responsibilities All team members must understand and follow facility emergency procedures and be able to assist with evacuations and safety-related tasks as needed.

I understand that employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a background check. I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application and accompanying resume, is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading representations of omissions on the application or during the hiring process may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in discharge even if discovered at a later date.

I hereby authorize DeKalb County Government to conduct or participate in an investigation of personal background, work history, licensure, and police record as may be necessary to verify the information provided in this application and to determine my fitness to hold the position for which I have applied.

I hereby authorize persons, schools, my current employer (if applicable) and previous employers and other organizations to provide DeKalb County Government with any requested information regarding my application or suitability for employment, and I completely release all such persons or entities from any and all liability related to the provided or use of such information.