Caring Dietary Aide — Resident-Focused Kitchen & Dining

River Edge Rehabilitation & Nursing; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay (1.5x)

Overtime pay (1.5x)

Employee recognition

Daily pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in preparing and serving meals, and to maintain sanitary kitchen and dining areas under supervision. You will help check trays for diet accuracy and deliver meals to residents with attention to dietary needs.

The role requires good English communication, professionalism, and the ability to work in a team in a long-term care setting. Benefits include health/retirement plans and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care dietary preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Highest level of professionalism with confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and work well in a team.
• Customer service oriented with ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Check trays for menu and diet accuracy and preferences.
• Set up trays, deliver meals to residents, and maintain serving lines.
• Operate central tray service and identify food on general and modified diets.
• Stock and store food items and assist in inventory as needed.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and sanitize equipment.
• Report hazards or issues to dietary leadership and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Verbal & written English

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Team communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in preparing and serving meals, and to maintain sanitary kitchen and dining areas under supervision. You will help check trays for diet accuracy and deliver meals to residents with attention to dietary needs.

The role requires good English communication, professionalism, and the ability to work in a team in a long-term care setting. Benefits include health/retirement plans and a supportive work environment.