Job Title: Dietary Aide (Full-Time)
Shift: AM Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
Schedule: Weekdays with rotating weekends
Pay Range: $19.50 – $21.00 per hour
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our culinary team. You will assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals to our residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment. This full-time morning position is perfect for an early bird who enjoys making a meaningful difference in people's lives every day.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Prep: Assist cooks with basic food preparation and portioning.
Tray Assembly: Set up dining rooms and assemble resident meal trays according to specific dietary plans.
Food Service: Serve meals and beverages to residents politely and efficiently.
Sanitation: Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and pans using commercial dishwashers or standard three-compartment sinks.
Cleaning: Clean and sanitize workstations, counters, dining tables, and kitchen equipment.
Stocking: Receive, label, and store food supplies in refrigerators, freezers, and pantries.
Compliance: Follow all local health department regulations and safety standards.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Previous food service or dietary experience in a healthcare or senior living setting is preferred but not required.
Certifications: Food Handler’s Permit (or willingness to obtain one upon hire).
Communication: Ability to read, write, and follow spoken English instructions.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds for the duration of an 8-hour shift.
Reliability: Punctual attendance for early morning shifts starting at 6:00 AM.
Teamwork: A warm, patient demeanor and a strong willingness to work well with others.
Benefits
Competitive hourly pay ($19.50 - $21.00/hr.)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
401(k) retirement plan options
Career advancement opportunities in culinary arts or healthcare
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Previous food service or dietary experience in a healthcare or senior living setting
- Food Handler's Permit or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Ability to read, write, and follow spoken English instructions
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds for an 8-hour shift
- Punctual attendance for early morning shifts starting at 6:00 AM and availability for rotating weekends
- Warm, patient demeanor and willingness to work well with others
What We Do
PACS trains and hires healthcare leaders, and provides a wide array of back-office support services to healthcare facilities, reducing administrative burdens so local leadership and care teams can focus more of their efforts on the care, well-being, and quality of life of their patients. The PACS team consists of 300+ professionals who provide accounting, finance, human resources, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, legal, risk management, information technology and other business advice and support from its headquarters in Farmington, UT, and satellite offices across the United States. PACS provides back-office administrative support to 321 independently-operated healthcare facilities in 17 states.
