Compassionate Dietary Aide - Meal Prep and Resident Service

EHG; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental + Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

1.5 Holiday Pay

1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked

Employee recognition programs

Daily Pay

Job summary

EASTERN HEALTH GROUP is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to assist in food preparation and serving while maintaining clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas under the Dietary Director's supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and strong customer service in a hospital/long-term care setting, with opportunities for growth and a supportive workplace culture focused on residents' well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department preferred.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements and work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives to improve the customer experience, workflow, and work environment.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Check trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
• Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.
• Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc.
• Work on central tray service line, placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays.
• Deliver loaded food carts to corridor and return unloaded carts to dish washing unit.
• Collect soiled trays and utensils and transport to dish washing area.
• Wash dishes, clean equipment, wipe dining surfaces, and mop floors as assigned.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment.
• Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils.
• Stock and store food items; assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.
• Report hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents as necessary.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Job description

EASTERN HEALTH GROUP is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to assist in food preparation and serving while maintaining clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas under the Dietary Director's supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and strong customer service in a hospital/long-term care setting, with opportunities for growth and a supportive workplace culture focused on residents' well-being.