Food Service Aide - Full Time Days

Company Description

Dietary Aide / Server

• Start Date:  within the next few weeks
  • Orientation Note:  Our New Employee Orientations are held every other Wednesday, starting at 10:30am.  You will need to attend the full day.
• Hourly Wage:  $15.75/hr + benefits
• Shift:  Full Time, 6AM - 2:30PM
• Schedule: weekdays with an every other weekend rotation.

The Terrace is a skilled nursing facility that cares for older adults who need extra support. Some of our residents are here short term to recover after surgery or illness. Others live with us long term, including those with Alzheimer’s or memory loss. Every person here depends on us.  And we take that responsibility to heart.

At The Terrace, you are more than a job title. You are part of a team that truly makes a difference. Whether you are preparing meals, keeping our building clean, or helping create a comfortable space, your work brings dignity, comfort, and connection to the people who call The Terrace home.

You don’t need years of experience to make an impact here; kindness, reliability, and pride in your work go a long way.

Be part of something meaningful.  Your work here changes lives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 🤗 Friendly, family-like team: coworkers who support and respect one another
• 🏡 Meaningful work: Every task you do helps make someone’s day better.
• 😊 Positive environment:  A happy, welcoming place where you’re valued.

Job Description

What you will do in this role:
As a Dietary Aide, you play an important role in caring for our patients. For most, a meal is more than just food.  It’s a moment of comfort and connection during a challenging time. Your kindness and attention help bring smiles and strength, making a real difference every day.  You will:

• Serve meals with care and encouragement
• Clear and clean tables, creating a welcoming and comfortable dining space
• Assist with dishwashing and support the kitchen team to keep everything running smoothly
• Work closely with your team to ensure every patient receives the right meal, on time, with a friendly touch

Why you’ll love this job:

• 🍽️ Serve up smiles: Your meals bring comfort and nutrition to those we care for. 
• 💪 Be part of a team: Everything you do helps residents on their journey to better living.
• 🥗 Learn and grow: Opportunities to improve skills and create a career for yourself.
• 🤗 Work with heart: Mealtime can often be the highlight of someone’s day.

Qualifications

Dietary Aide: Officially, we title this job a Dietary Aide, but in other centers it may be called a Restaurant Server, Kitchen Helper or even a Dishwasher.

What we need from you:

• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate (preferred)
• Some prior food service experience – specifically in a medical facility or commercial/central kitchen (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of computer-based documentation systems
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to regularly push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and pass a pre-employment physical and background check
• Ability to work week day shifts and every other weekend

Additional Information

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. 

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.