Dietary Aide / Kitchen Staff - Healthcare setting

• 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:   $15.00/hr + benefits
• Shift:  Your schedule will be a combo of the following  
  • 5am-1pm week day shifts
  • 12-8 on the weekends (Sat & Sun)
• Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week, with weekend rotations

About Bourbonnais Terrace:

Our Healthcare center serves mental health patients.  Our residents are adults working to rebuild their psychological health and independence. They count on us. We take pride in creating a warm, welcoming home where everyone feels respected and cared for.

Here, you’re more than your job title.  You’re part of a family.  Every day, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people who need kindness, patience, and support. Whether you’re preparing a meal, keeping our center clean, or greeting someone with a smile, your work brings comfort and connection to our residents.

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

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 🤗 Friendly, family-like team: Supportive coworkers who genuinely care about each other.
• 🏡 Meaningful work: Every task you do helps make someone’s day better.
• 🚴‍♂️ Easy commute: Many people even bike or walk to work!
• 😊 Positive environment: A happy, welcoming place where you’re valued.

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
• You may occasionally be asked to fill in as a Line Cook in the kitchen.

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.

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

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.