Compassionate Dietary Aide — Flexible Part-Time Dining

Legacy Lifecare Inc.; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 19,264 - 27,436; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Free meals

Parking

Job summary

St. Joseph's Living Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and dining operations. This part-time position offers $16.95/hour with 16 hours per week, and shifts from 6:00AM–2:00PM or 3:00PM–7:00PM, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include preparing the dining room, assisting cooks, checking diet trays for accuracy, serving residents, and maintaining dining area cleanliness. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to follow instructions.
• Prior Dietary experience working in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English – both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining room and assist with meal service to ensure timely, efficient dining experiences for residents.
• Support food preparation, including assisting cooks, checking diet trays for accuracy, and helping prepare special meals and events.
• Serve residents and staff with courtesy, professionalism, and compassion while promoting a positive dining environment.
• Maintain cleanliness by clearing, washing, and resetting dining areas in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Protect resident confidentiality and provide kind, compassionate care while supporting residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Team player

English communication

Job description

St. Joseph's Living Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and dining operations. This part-time position offers $16.95/hour with 16 hours per week, and shifts from 6:00AM–2:00PM or 3:00PM–7:00PM, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include preparing the dining room, assisting cooks, checking diet trays for accuracy, serving residents, and maintaining dining area cleanliness. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.