The overall purpose of the Dietary Associate position is to prepare meals and snacks for residents within guidelines of the facility. Responsibilities can include:

• Prepare food according to the menu for the day, so that residents will receive the meals they are expecting, and they will be well-balanced and healthy for the residents.
• Ensure all meals are prepared following recipes and guidelines established by the Culinary Services Director.
• Follow all requests for special diets to assure good resident health.
• Prepare snacks for residents according to snack schedule and menu in order assuring residents are getting adequate nutrition and hydration.
• Demonstrate responsibility for the food service operation in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Present a clean and neat appearance which includes but is not limited to wearing aprons, hair nets, and other protective clothing, as necessary.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• To be qualified for this position you must maintain a current Food Services Sanitation certificate and have one (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
• A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred.
• Restaurant, cooking and/or culinary experience preferred.

Palladian Management is a successful, family-owned, and growing regional network of 5 skilled nursing communities in central Illinois. We are looking for energetic, caring, dependable individuals to join our team. As a Palladian associate, your high standards are the crux of our guests' and residents' positive, successful experiences. We strive to ensure you are treated with respect and fairness. We promote a positive team environment based on problem solving rather than finger-pointing. We invest heavily in continuing education and training to keep you at the top of your profession. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities to advance your career with us. Palladian communities strive to be the premier local employer by hiring those who share our vision and then treating them right. Many of our current managers started out with us in hourly roles.

As a regional network of skilled nursing communities, Palladian has current open positions in most areas of nursing, skilled therapy, administration, management, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, and other operations. Most of our locations have both full- and part-time opportunities available on a variety of schedules. We will work hard to accommodate your desired work schedule. We provide competitive wages and medical/dental/vision benefits, along with an attractive array of 401k and other benefits.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a successful background check and drug screen.

Palladian Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.