Dietary Aide at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Indiana

Overview

Come join us as a DietaryAide at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

** NEW WAGE SCALE

Full-time Day Shift Available

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a member of our dietary team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K opportunities

New and Improved Benefits for 2026!

• Quarterly Education Bonus Program
• up to $5,000/year in Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

Dietary Aide Primary Responsibilities

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance with daily functions of the Dietary Department and to maintain a clean, safe work environment for all resident meals in accordance to the facility, OBRA, Federal State and other regulatory expectations.

Dietary Aide Essential Functions

• Dietary Aides will prepare and portion food items following recipes and menus
• Being involved in try set up and delivery of meals
• Putting away stock on delivery days
• Dietary Aides will wash and store all pots, pans, dishes and utensils as well as sweep and mop floors and any other assigned special cleaning
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
• Ensure the dietary work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification/Requirements:

• Have an understanding of Dining Services procedures and practices.
• Have interpersonal and managerial skills such as:
  • The ability to follow oral, written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to read recipes and menus
• Have a genuine interest in seniors and a willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
  • Have personal integrity and be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel.
  • Be able to work harmoniously with Dining Services staff and all other facility personnel
  • Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
  • The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance
  • Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
  • The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics
  • The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
• Desired qualifications include:
  • • High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required