Compassionate Dietary Aide: Food Prep & Dining Service

Elan Skilled Nursing; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Elan Skilled Nursing in Scranton, PA is seeking a Dietary Aide for per diem shifts. You will assist in the preparation and service of meals, maintain sanitation, and handle storage of food and supplies. Staff are scheduled across various dining assignments to support residents.

The role emphasizes following dietary restrictions, assisting with special functions, and maintaining clean, organized service areas in a nursing home environment.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and responsible.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Has good interpersonal skills, treats residents, families/visitors, and coworkers with courtesy.
• Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Serve residents in the dining room appropriate meals by dietary restrictions and menu sheets.
• Take food carts to and from nursing units.
• Serve meals to residents on units and trays.
• Assemble Kosher Meals on Wheels.
• Store food and non-food supplies with proper labeling and dating.
• Breakdown and reset dining room following procedures.
• Clean dishes, pots, and silverware per sanitary guidelines.
• Assist in food preparation and service of special functions.

Skills

Reliability

Cooperation

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Elan Skilled Nursing in Scranton, PA is seeking a Dietary Aide for per diem shifts. You will assist in the preparation and service of meals, maintain sanitation, and handle storage of food and supplies. Staff are scheduled across various dining assignments to support residents.

The role emphasizes following dietary restrictions, assisting with special functions, and maintaining clean, organized service areas in a nursing home environment.