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Position: Dietary Aide
The Cypress of Hilton Head is actively seeking a hospitality-focused Dietary Aide to join our dedicated team. Our community offers various healthcare services, including two long-term skilled neighborhoods, one short-term skilled neighborhood, and one memory support neighborhood. As we expand, we are looking for passionate individuals to support our healthcare team. The Dietary Aide plays a vital role in transporting food from our main kitchen and serving our residents, requiring comfort in a fast-paced and caring environment. Exceptional customer service skills and a passion for working with seniors are crucial. Our commitment to the safety and care of our residents and team is our top priority. The starting rate is $18 per hour, tiered based on experience.
Hours: 24-30 hrs
Status: Part- Time
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and every other weekend.
Pay: Competitive Pay (may vary on experience)
Essential Functions:
- Update the daily diet and supplement report with new orders.
- Attend dietary meetings as scheduled.
- Maintain and complete a selective menu for all residents.
- Assist/read to the residents requiring assistance to complete the menu selection and identify appropriate alternative selections or substitutions.
- Complete all side duties as assigned.
- Inform residents of any menu selection changes and substitutions.
- Ensure the accuracy of trays prior to delivery to the resident’s room.
- Photocopy necessary forms/menus used by the Dietary staff.
- Operate all Kitchen equipment safely, according to established policies and procedures.
- Understand the responsibility to report suspected violations of The Cypress Code of Conduct.
- Take appropriate precautions to avoid job-related injuries and comply with injury reporting guidelines.
- Actively participate in safety programs and comply with The Cypress Club policies and procedures.
- Look for ways to continuously improve safety for members, staff, and visitors.
- Maintain kitchen sanitation per DHEC Rules & Regulations.
Embrace The Cypress Hospitality Promises:
- We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile.
- We treat everyone with courteous respect.
- We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.
- We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
- We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
- We embrace and value our differences.
- We make residents, employees, and guests feel important.
- We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
- We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance at all times.
- We pay attention to details.
Educational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read, write, speak English, and perform simple math calculations.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Works indoors; must be able to stand/walk for 100% of the workday; must be able to lift and carry menu sets and stock weighing up to 25 lbs. independently; must be able to sit for several hours at a time and have good manual dexterity to use a writing implement. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently throughout the workday. May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals, communicable diseases including the HIV and Hepatitis B virus, and offensive odors.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision Insurance
Skills Required
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to perform simple math calculations
- Ability to stand and walk for 100% of the workday
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds independently
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently
- Good manual dexterity for writing and menu-related tasks
- High school diploma or equivalent
Vi Living Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vi Living and has not been reviewed or approved by Vi Living.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is complemented by optional protections such as life, disability, accident/critical illness, and hospital indemnity, plus access to mental‑health resources. Coverage typically begins the first day of the month after hire, reinforcing strong baseline healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, sick time where applicable, bereavement, jury duty, parental bonding, and caregiving leave create a broad time‑off portfolio. Some locations add paid volunteer time and anniversary holidays, extending flexibility for time away.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match anchors retirement readiness, supported by tools like FSAs and commuter benefits that aid overall financial planning. Access to a credit union and early wage access provide additional day‑to‑day financial support within the total rewards mix.
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