Dietary Aide

AWARD-WINNING. GREAT PAY. A TEAM THAT STAYS.

Dietary Aide — Part-Time | 2nd Shift: 11:30 AM – 7:45 PM | $17.74/hour to start

This isn't just a food service job. It's a front-row seat to something rare — a place where people feel at home.

Jackson County Medical Care Facility has been serving Jackson County for over 185 years. We are a 194-bed, county-owned skilled nursing facility with a simple mission: You are why we're here. As a Dietary Aide, you are part of that mission every single day. Mealtime isn't just nutrition — it's one of the most meaningful parts of a resident's day. The person who serves it with warmth and care makes all the difference.

We have been named one of America's Best Nursing Homes by Newsweek five years running, ranking in the top 20 in Michigan each year. We have also earned a U.S. News Best Nursing Homes 2025 designation and an AHCA Bronze Quality Award in 2023 and 2026. According to independent CMS data, JCMCF performs better than 99.7% of facilities nationwide in preventing healthcare-associated infections — a standard our dietary team helps us maintain every day.

Our residents say it best:
"Staff evolved into friends." — Susan
"Can't imagine getting better care anywhere else." — Neil
"I wouldn't recommend anywhere else — this place is the best!" — David

Our Core Values

At JCMCF, our core values aren't posted on a wall and forgotten. We're looking for someone who shows up for residents and teammates alike — and who understands that how a meal is delivered matters just as much as what's on the plate.

   • Create a Positive Environment — We greet, encourage, and show up for one another every day.
   • Elevate Growth — We welcome change, recognize achievement, and invest in goals.
   • Bring Joy! — We celebrate, laugh, and make it our mission to be the reason someone smiles today.
   • Cultivate Comfort — We build a place that feels like home, where lasting relationships are the norm, not the exception.

About the Role

As a Dietary Aide, you will assist in prepping, plating, and serving meals to our residents, support dining room setup and cleanup, and help maintain the sanitation standards that keep our residents safe. We are looking for people with a genuine heart for service — someone who understands that how a meal is delivered matters just as much as what's on the plate.

Benefits

   • $17.74/hour to start, increasing to $18.57 after 90 days
   • COVID premium — $3.10 per hour additional on every hour worked through 9/30/2026
   • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance effective Day 1- available to part-time CarePartners
         ◦ Medical through HAP PPO (ASR)
         ◦ Dental and Vision through Ameritas/VSP
         ◦ $30,000 Life Insurance through SunLife at no cost to you
         ◦ Short-Term Disability through SunLife after 1 year at no cost to you
         ◦ Supplemental options through Colonial Life
   • Defined Benefit Pension after 8 years of service — a guaranteed lifetime value of over $100,000. One of the last in healthcare.
   • Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 per year for approved courses after 6 months of service
   • Additional Retirement Savings Program
   • Paid Time Off —  growing with your tenure:
         ◦ 56 hours at 90 days
         ◦ 52 additional hours at 6 months
         ◦ 108 hours at 1 year
         ◦ 172 hours at 2 years
         ◦ 212 hours at 6 years
         ◦ 252 hours at 12 years
        Part-time CarePartners receive 50% of these hours.

Requirements

   • High School diploma or GED
   • One or more years of food service experience
   • Excellent customer service skills and a solid attendance record
   • Background check, fingerprinting, TB test, physical, drug screen, and influenza vaccine required

Preferred:

   • Experience working with older adults
   • ServSafe Certification

Jackson County Medical Care Facility is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be county-owned, community-focused, and nationally recognized. A legacy is only as strong as the stories behind it. Let's continue yours together.