Supports dining services by setting and bussing tables, washing dishes, assisting cooks, cleaning, and providing customer service to residents, families, staff, and visitors. Requires compassion for older adults, teamwork, dependability, effective communication, confidentiality, required health clearances, and a food handler permit where mandated.
Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”
To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?
We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone’s life.
What do we offer to these great employees?
- A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- 1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!
- Flexible Spending Account
- Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)
What else do we offer?
- We equip you with the ability to grow your career – whether it be with us or another employer.
- A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!
- Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.
Details about the Dietary Aide position we are hiring for:
As a Dietary Aide, you will work closely with our dining services team. Responsible for setting tables, bussing tables, washing dishes, assisting the cook as needed, completing cleaning duties and providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
QualificationsQualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess all required licenses and/or certifications if required by State licensing authority and maintain continuing education requirements.
- Six (6) months’ prior experience in a food service department preferred.
- Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.
- Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
- Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
- Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.
Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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