Dietary Aide

Overview

The Dietary Aide supports the Food Services department by preparing and serving meals that meet residents’ dietary needs, ensuring proper sanitation and safety, and maintaining clean and organized work areas. This role exists to provide resident-centered dining service and contributes to the overall health and well-being of residents by following prescribed menus, therapeutic diets, and food safety regulations.

• Starting pay $15.18 to $16.53 per hour, based on experience, plus $1.00 shift differential for any hours worked between 2:00pm and 6:00am.
• We have part-time and full-time roles open. Part-time hours are 4:00pm – 7:30pm on weekdays or 10:00am – 6:00pm on weekends and holidays. Full-time roles are 7:00am – 3:30pm.
• You may be scheduled weekdays, weeknights, every other weekend and holidays.
• For full-time employees we offer PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, employee assistance program, newly updated facility, and more.
• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period.

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Ability to read and comprehend basic written instructions, menus, and safety guidelines
• Requires frequent lifting of up to 30lbs unassisted
• Respectful and helpful demeanor in all interactions with patients and staff
• Reliable attendance
• Willingness to adapt to changing surroundings

• More than 6 months of food service or customer service experience

• Assemble and serve prepared food for general and therapeutic diets, following meal tickets, menus, and portion requirements.
• Distribute meals to residents, patients, clients, bistro customers and cafeteria customers in a respectful and courteous manner, recording meal intakes when required.
• Restock food and beverages in units and kitchenettes, ensuring all items are dated and rotated properly.
• Disassemble trays and prepare dishes, utensils, and equipment for washing; operate and monitor the dish machine, ensuring proper sanitation and temperature ranges are met.
• Wash pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment; complete special cleaning duties according to daily assignments.
• Take and record food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures before and after meal service and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food prep, service, and dining areas; dispose of trash and mop floors as needed.
• Interact with cooks, CNAs, and hospitality aides to ensure smooth communication about menus, serving needs, and resident satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures while performing duties.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; follow scheduled work hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follows established professional, ethical, and privacy standards, along with all related policies and procedures.

North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization serving central Wisconsin. We employ professionals across a variety of care and work environments, providing care in mental health treatment, addiction services, long-term care, short-term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization, and more. For more information, visit our careers page cen.org/careers.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.