13,512 Meal Preparation jobs in the United States

$15.00/hour starting pay

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in your community to build relationships and make a difference? Do you enjoy preparing food to be enjoyed by residents? As a dietary aide, you will assist in food preparation and presentation to our residents--a great part of their day!

At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including Competitive pay, Life Insurance, 401K with matching funds, Health insurance, AFLAC.

In addition, we will help you advance your career with tuition reimbursement, discounts and other support.

You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safe food handling guidelines.

• Assists with food preparation as assigned by supervisor.

• Prepares food items according to standardized recipes insuring safe food handling practices.

• Assists with the set-up of the food tray line.

• Assembles diet trays and delivers tray carts to dining areas or to units. 

• Cleans dishes, utensils and equipment according to facility procedures.

•  Assists in dishwashing operation and cleaning tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED),

• Prefer one year experience as a food service aide in an institutional food service setting.

About Ciena Healthcare

Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.

It is our honor to serve our residents that are in need of short-term rehabilitative services as well as long-term care. Our vision is to be the industry leader by offering fresh, new perspectives and innovations and adhering to quality standards that exceed regulatory compliance and achieve excellence in quality outcomes for our residents.

 We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you!

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$15.00/hour starting pay

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in your community to build relationships and make a difference? Do you enjoy preparing food to be enjoyed by residents? As a dietary aide, you will assist in food preparation and presentation to our residents--a great part of their day!

At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including Competitive pay, Life Insurance, 401K with matching funds, Health insurance, AFLAC.

In addition, we will help you advance your career with tuition reimbursement, discounts and other support.

You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safe food handling guidelines.

• Assists with food preparation as assigned by supervisor.

• Prepares food items according to standardized recipes insuring safe food handling practices.

• Assists with the set-up of the food tray line.

• Assembles diet trays and delivers tray carts to dining areas or to units.

• Cleans dishes, utensils and equipment according to facility procedures.

• Assists in dishwashing operation and cleaning tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED),

• Prefer one year experience as a food service aide in an institutional food service setting.

About Ciena Healthcare

Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.

It is our honor to serve our residents that are in need of short-term rehabilitative services as well as long-term care. Our vision is to be the industry leader by offering fresh, new perspectives and innovations and adhering to quality standards that exceed regulatory compliance and achieve excellence in quality outcomes for our residents.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you!

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New Increased Wages! Now Hiring for a dietary aide!

Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals? Are you compassionate and have a longing to serve individuals who may struggle with health and physical limitations? Would you like to foster your passion for the culinary arts?

As a dietary aide, you will prepare or assist in food preparation and presentation to our guests – a great part of their day!

The Laurels of Athens offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry. This includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• 401K with matching funds
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
• Free CNA/STNA certification
• Zero cost uniforms

When you work with Laurel Health Care Company, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and collaboration.

Why just work when you can help shape a legacy?

Responsibilities

• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safe food handling guidelines.
• Assists with food preparation as assigned by supervisor.
• Prepares food items according to standardized recipes insuring safe food handling practices.
• Assists with the set-up of the food tray line.
• Assembles diet trays and delivers tray carts to dining areas or to units.
• Cleans dishes, utensils and equipment according to facility procedures.
• Assists in dishwashing operation and cleaning tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year of experience as a food service aide in an institutional food service setting preferred.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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• Culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun
• Competitive pay with performance-based raises
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Named Best Nursing Homes 2020 by Newsweek
• Conveniently located right off I-70

• Earned Time Off + Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with generous company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Uniforms provided

• Must have a sincere interest in foodservice and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients.
• Must have, or be willing to learn, food preparation, and simple cooking skills.
• Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving patient trays.
• Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, correct sanitation procedures and use these on a daily basis.
• Must be willing to perform repetitive tasks daily.
• Must possess and use excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Must be able to speak and understand English. May be required to have reading skills.
• Must be able to read and/or understand labels on chemicals and MSDS sheets and be able to use these products safely and correctly.
• Must be in good mental and physical condition.
• Must work cooperatively and productively with all partners in Dietary and in all departments following established policies of the center.
• Must be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, must be at work on time and during scheduled shift.
• May be required to have or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.
• Must be able to work under supervision.

• Must be able to be on feet standing or walking most of the working day and must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and twist numerous times daily.
• Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds, sweep and mop floors, and push/pull carts. Must be able to climb on safety ladders to perform cleaning, storage, or other duties.
• Must be able to carry out fine motor skills and manual dexterity requirements.
• Must possess mental acuity high enough to adequately perform job requirements.
• Must be able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual requests from patients as well as communicate with staff.
• Must be able to handle and use all food service equipment of standard height and design used in food preparation, service, and cleanliness.
• Must be able to taste and smell foods to determine quality and palatability.
• Must be able to withstand changes of extreme temperatures while working around ranges in kitchens or entering walk-in freezer, etc. In dishroom, must be able to work in a noisy room with a warm, moist, and odorous atmosphere.
• Must be alert and work safely and cautiously to avoid cuts and burns while working with kitchen equipment and to avoid falls while working on or near wet and slippery floors.
• Must not have any medical conditions which would endanger self or others if such should occur while in the Dietary Department or during patient contact.

• Must demonstrate qualities of being a self-starter and be able to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Has a thorough understanding of all regulations (local, state, and federal) which affect dietary including, but not limited to, patient care, sanitation, labor, fire, safety, and disaster and complies to these regulations.
• Assists in maintaining the dietary department in a safe, secure, and sanitary manner and reports any problems to the Dietary Manager.
• Uses good judgment in conserving supplies, preventing food waste, and conserving utilities. Reports any food, supply, and equipment needs or concerns to the Dietary Manager.
• Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and assure quality products. Dates, labels, and stores items properly. Uses proper food handling techniques.
• Responsible for scraping, stacking, washing, and sanitizing dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc. and for removing broken and chipped dishes and glassware from use. Wraps flatware if needed.
• Properly transports and stores dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc. Responsible for having sufficient quantities of clean and sanitized dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc. to meet time schedule for meal preparation and service.
• Cleans and sanitizes the dish machine and dish room. Empties and cleans/sanitizes the trash can. Keeps work area clean and uncluttered and completes assigned cleaning duties.
• Assists cook, if needed, in preparing and serving foods for all diets, including therapeutic diets, according to planned menus, using proper portions and special diet items. Prepares beverages, breads, and other menu items as assigned.
• Communicates and cooperates with the staff, patients, and their families.
• Sets up trays for service, sorts diet cards and/or selective menus.
• Serves trays on tray line and checks trays for accuracy of diets, preferences, and quality before they are delivered. Delivers carts to floors as needed.
• Busses tables in dining room; cleans/sanitizes table tops.
• Attends in-service and other necessary training.
• In absence of the Director of Dietary, Dietary Manager, and Assistant Dietary Manager, is responsible to the cook for supervision in the Dietary Department
• Adheres to the dress code for the department.
• Performs other tasks as necessary and appropriate.