Dietary Aide/Dietary Services Float

Description

At Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Health Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our residents in a faith-based environment. Our mission is to extend God's goodness through service, respect, and hospitality. Every member of our team plays an important role in creating a warm, welcoming home where Sisters feel valued, cared for, and supported.

We are seeking a dependable, flexible, and compassionate Dietary Aide – Dietary Services Float to join our Dietary Services team. This position provides support across various areas of dietary operations, including meal preparation, food service, dishwashing, and kitchen sanitation. The individual in this role will assist where needed to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive dining experience for our residents.

Schedule:

Full-Time (32 hours per week)

• Weekday shifts: 9:00a-7:00p (start/end times will vary)
• Alternating weekends required: 7:00 a–3:30p 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal preparation, portioning, and serving according to menus and residents' dietary guidelines.
• Deliver meals and provide friendly, respectful service to residents.
• Perform dishwashing duties, including washing, sanitizing, and putting away dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment and maintain a clean, organized dishwashing area.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and food service areas.
• Assist with cleaning kitchen equipment, workstations, floors, and other assigned areas.
• Assist with food storage, stocking, inventory, and proper food labeling and rotation.
• Provide support across Dietary Services based on daily staffing needs and operational priorities.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and workplace safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Dietary team to ensure efficient operations and quality service.
• Treat residents, families, visitors, and coworkers with compassion, dignity, and respect.
• Support the mission and values of Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur through daily interactions.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food service, kitchen, or dishwashing experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and assist in multiple areas of dietary operations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to comply with all state and federal regulations, including resident rights and food safety standards.
• Dependable, flexible, and willing to assist wherever needed.
• A genuine desire to serve with kindness, patience, and hospitality.
• Willingness to support the faith-based mission of Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

Why Work for Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur:

• Meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Proud history of maintaining a Five-Star facility focused on quality care and resident satisfaction
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Employer paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays and double time for holidays worked
• Generous Paid Time Off Bank
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• Annual Performance Reviews with cost-of-living consideration
• Complimentary meal per shift
• Access to emergency financial assistance for qualifying hardships