Dietary Aide, Healthcare

Job overview

The Dietary Aide role is onsite in Joliet, IL. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the Dietary Department at Pearl of Joliet, a long-term care facility. The aide performs dietary work and cleaning routines, assists with meal preparation and service, and helps ensure residents receive meals and snacks on schedule. The role also supports safe food handling, sanitation, infection control, and respectful service to residents and families.

What you'll do

• Perform assigned dietary routines
• assist the cook with meal preparation and service
• meet meal and snack schedules
• arrange tray cards, load food carts, and serve meals
• set up the dining room
• wash and store dishes
• receive and store food supplies
• follow cleaning, infection-control, and safety procedures
• report equipment, supply, and facility concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dietary aide

healthcare

food service

meal preparation

meal service

long-term care

resident support

sanitation

infection control

joliet il

pearl of joliet

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting notes that institutional dietary service experience is preferred and that flexible hours may be needed during emergencies.

About the employer

Pearl of Joliet is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.