Dietary Aide PM PT

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Location:

Pleasant View, Ottawa, IL

Hours:

Part‑time, 4:30 P—8:30 P (weekend & holiday shifts included)

Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award‑winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch‑made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while “doing the right thing”.

A Diet Aide in Senior Living plays a crucial role in enhancing the dining experience. We are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of seniors and promoting healthy food choices. Serving the meals in a responsible, efficient, and courteous manner gives our residents an enhancement of wellbeing and contributes to an environment, where our residents receive a fulfilling and nourishing meal, delivered with customer service that puts our Vision into Action by “Providing Real Food and Genuine Service while building Enduring Relationships.”

Join our team! You will be a valued and integral part of our team from day one. You will have supportive and diverse colleagues, and compassionate management. Opportunities for learning and development, cross training, and career growth. Competitive pay and annual evaluations for pay increases. Interaction with our senior population allows for the development of communication and interpersonal skills and you can gain a deep sense of fulfillment from making a positive difference in the lives of others.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from, provided by Blue Cross. HSA and FSA plans available.
• Generous accrued paid time off and leave programs, such as family care leave and bereavement leave.
• 401K retirement plan with company match.
• On demand pay.
• Voluntary short‑term disability.
• Holiday pay on worked holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Employee meal.
• Discount purchase plans, legal services and wellness initiatives and other benefits via our Employee Assistance Program.

Wage range
: $15.00 per hour start, more with experience.

• Assures resident meals are ready and properly served by preparing the cold cart according to daily count.
• Distinguishes and serves the different dietary requirements of the meal and beverage according to the resident meal tickets, assures accuracy and appropriateness of meal including food texture, fluid consistency of beverage, appearance, portion control, taste and temperature. Able to make appropriate substitutions according to meal satisfaction standards.
• Prepares “always available menu” as needed and ensures compliance.
• Maintains the proper serving utensils to assure portion control.
• Removes soiled patient trays. Assures sanitation of meal carts and food service areas.
• Maintains the pantry area: performs first‑in, first‑out of stock items, accurately covers, labels and dates all food items, ensures all outdated items are discarded, accurately documents food temperatures, ensures the pantry is appropriately stocked.
• Maintains the sanitation procedures and protocols by handwashing and food handling techniques. Cleans workstation and equipment after use. Follows all other aspects of proper sanitation using SDS.
• Maintains courteous, considerate, cooperative, and accurate communication with facility personnel, patients, and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned, such as assisting kitchen staff or nursing staff to ensure meal service is timely and residents have received the proper meal and meal type.

Requires mobility to stand and walk extensively during meal preparation and service. Lifting, carrying trays and boxes up to 25‑lb. Push/pull food hot boxes up to 50‑lb. Bend, stoop for access to carts, food, trays, and other kitchen equipment. Manual dexterity for the use of kitchen utensils and tools. Visuals for reading menus, labels, and directions. Hearing to respond to verbal communications.

Taste and smell to assess food quality,…