Investing in Our Employees: Dietary Career Ladder Options
At Mission Health, we want to see our dietary team grow—and our Career Ladder program is your pathway forward. By building new skills, gaining hands-on training, and advancing through each level, you’ll open doors to higher pay, stronger leadership opportunities, and a long-term career in healthcare. Your success starts here, and we’re excited to help you reach the next step.
Choose from the items below to jump to that career path:
Why Join the Career Ladder?
Attract Talent: Be part of a team that values skill development and career progression.
Improve Customer Satisfaction: Your growth directly enhances the experience of our residents and team.
Increase Retention: Build a future where your commitment is recognized and rewarded.
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dietary career ladderS
DIETARY AIDE PATH
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Eligibility: Must be in good standing (no attendance, tardiness, or written issues in your file).
Timeframe: Minimum of three months in the role before eligible to participate.
Benefits: Wage increases* to reward your progress.
HOW IT WORKS
Nomination & Approval: Employees may be nominated by community leadership or self-nominate by completing the form below.
Voluntary Participation:
Career ladder moves are entirely voluntary.
Support Throughout:
Eligible staff will receive guidance to select
the best career path for them.
DIETARY AIDE
- Baseline Step After 3 months in good standing* from hire
ServSafe® Food Handler Certification
- Basic Food Safety Step
- Time Commitment – Allow up to 2 hours of time, which may be split
- Completed – Online or via Mobile Device
ServSafe® Manager Certification
- Advanced Food Safety Step After completion $1.00 wage increase**
- Time Commitment – Allow up to 10 hours of time, which may be split.
- Completed – Online or via Mobile Device
Train as Cook
Skill Advancement Step
Wage increase** to Cook WageMust work 1 shift per pay period as a cook to maintain increased wage
- Time Commitment – up to 5 shifts or as needed
- Completed –
In-Person at Community
*Good Standing – defined as no attendance, tardiness, or written issues of note in the employee file.
**Wage increases are in addition to yearly merit increases.
Ready to Get Started?
Talk to your Administrator or Regional Registered Dietitian to learn more.
Cook
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Eligibility: Must be in good standing (no attendance, tardiness, or written issues in your file).
Timeframe: Minimum of three months as a cook before eligible to participate.
Benefits: Additional wage increases* beyond annual merit raises.
HOW IT WORKS
Nomination & Approval: Employees may be nominated by community leadership or self-nominate by completing the form below.
Voluntary Participation:
Career ladder moves are entirely voluntary.
Support Throughout:
Eligible staff will receive guidance to select the best career path for them.
Cook
- Baseline Step After 3 months in good standing* from hire OR after promotion from Dietary Aide—eligible for next step
ServSafe® Food Handler Certification
- Basic Food Safety Step
- Time Commitment – Allow up to 2 hours of time, which may be split
- Completed – Online or via Mobile Device
ServSafe® Manager Certification
- Advanced Food Safety Step After completion $1.00 wage increase**
- Time Commitment – Allow up to 10 hours of time, which may be split.
- Completed – Online or via Mobile Device
Level 1 Rouxbe Training
Culinary Skill
Advancement Step After completion $1.00 wage increase**Mission provided Chef Coat
- Time Commitment – Allow up to 41 hours of time, which may be split.
- Completed – Online or via Mobile Device & In-Person at Community/Home
Level 2 Rouxbe Training
- Culinary Skill Advancement Step After completion $1.00 wage increase**
Mission Provided knife set
- Time Commitment – Allow up to 75 hours of time, which may be split.
- Completed – Online or via Mobile Device & In-Person at Community/Home
*Good Standing – defined as no attendance, tardiness, or written issues of note in the employee file.
**Wage increases are in addition to yearly merit increases.
Ready to Get Started?
Talk to your Administrator or Regional Registered Dietitian to learn more.
Dietary Manager Path
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Eligibility: Must be in good standing (no attendance, tardiness, or written issues in your file).
Timeframe: Minimum of three months in the role before eligible to progress.
Training: Leadership-focused development.
Benefits: Wage increases* beyond annual merit raises.
HOW IT WORKS
Nomination & Approval: Employees may be nominated by community leadership or self-nominate by completing the form below.
Voluntary Participation:
Career ladder moves are entirely voluntary.
Support Throughout:
Eligible staff will receive guidance to select the best career path for them.
Dietary Manager
- Baseline Step After 3 months in good standing* from hire – eligible for next step
ServSafe® Food Manager Certification
Advanced Food Safety Step Required Step
After 3 months in good standing* from certification – eligible for next step
CFM Certification
Regulatory Step Required Step
After completion: $1 wage increase**
CDM, CFPP Certification, Rouxbe Training & Discover U
- Advanced Certification, Culinary Skills, & Leadership Advancement Steps
- CDM, CFPP Certification
After completion $1.00 wage increase** - Rouxbe Levels 1 & 2
After completion $1.00 wage increase** - Discover U
After completion
$1 wage increase** - Note: Programs may not be completed simultaneously
*Good Standing – defined as no attendance, tardiness, or written issues of note in the employee file.
**Wage increases are in addition to yearly merit increases.