Dietary Aide
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Anam Care
Cherry Valley, IL, US
Summary
The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals while maintaining a clean and safe dining environment for residents. They also assist with kitchen organization, dishwashing, and inventory management to ensure smooth daily operations.
Job Description
Dietary Aide
Anam Memory Care | Rockford, Illinois
Anam Care and Anam Glen, a dedicated assisted living and dementia care community in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our growing team. The Dietary Aide plays an important role in providing nutritious, appealing meals while helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for our residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing and cooking meals according to established menus and recipes
- Serve meals and beverages to residents in a timely, courteous, and respectful manner
- Assist with meal setup and ensure dining areas are properly prepared before meals
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, dining areas, equipment, and workspaces
- Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and other kitchen items
- Properly store food and supplies and assist with inventory as needed
- Follow all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
- Work cooperatively with dietary and care staff to meet the needs of our residents
- Provide friendly and compassionate service to residents during meal times
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous food service experience preferred; 1+ year of experience is a plus
- Food Sanitation Certificate required
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong attention to cleanliness and organization
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated and dependable
- Compassionate and respectful approach when working with older adults
- Willingness and desire to learn new skills and procedures
- Ability to follow instructions and established food safety practices
Why Join Anam Memory Care?
At Anam, our team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and understands the importance of providing compassionate service to those in our care.
If you are dependable, compassionate, and enjoy working with food and people, we would love to hear from you!
Anam Care Assisted Living provides a peaceful and supportive home for elderly people needing help with personal care, and for those with memory loss. Our programs of care can make a big difference. Anam Care has developed its own unique programs to meet resident needs. Our approach to resident-centered care helps create satisfying days and meaningful lives for residents, and peace of mind for families. A positive environment can improve your loved one’s outlook and how much enjoyment they get from each day.
One size does not fit all. Our care program is tailored to meet the special needs of those with:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Lewy Body
- Parkinson’s disease
- Frontal-temporal dementias
We understand how various dementias affect individuals and families, and how to make life more meaningful and pleasant. Such an approach bolsters self worth and creates a true failure-free, less threatening world for those with memory loss. We use gentle strategies such as re-direction, coaching, cueing and task breakdown to help residents feel good about themselves and their accomplishments.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rockford, Illinois
Anam Care Assisted Living provides a peaceful and supportive home for elderly people needing help with personal care, and for those with memory loss. Our programs of care can make a big difference. Anam Care has developed its own unique programs to meet resident needs. Our approach to resident-centered care helps create satisfying days and meaningful lives for residents, and peace of mind for families. A positive environment can improve your loved one’s outlook and how much enjoyment they get from each day.
One size does not fit all. Our care program is tailored to meet the special needs of those with:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Lewy Body
- Parkinson’s disease
- Frontal-temporal dementias
We understand how various dementias affect individuals and families, and how to make life more meaningful and pleasant. Such an approach bolsters self worth and creates a true failure-free, less threatening world for those with memory loss. We use gentle strategies such as re-direction, coaching, cueing and task breakdown to help residents feel good about themselves and their accomplishments.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rockford, Illinois