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 AIDE PATH
We’re excited to introduce the Dietary Staff Career Ladder pilot program, designed to recognize and reward your dedication while supporting professional growth.
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.s.
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 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 (or however that sounds best to you)
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
ServSafe® Manager Certification
Culinary Skill
Advancement Step Once Level 2 completed:$1 wage increase**
Time Commitment – Allow up to 10 hours of time, which may be split.
Completed – Online or via Mobile Device
*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 •••• Culinary Path
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 $1.00 wage increase**
Title Change from Cook to Lead CookMission 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
Advanced Food Safety Step After completion $1.00 wage increase**
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
Culinary Skills
& Leadership
Advancement Steps
Rouxbe Levels 1 & 2
$1.00 wage increase**Discover U
$1 wage increase**- 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.