Compassionate Dietary Aide - Part-Time Meals & Care

Ryders Health Management; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 19,252 - 27,420; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan (with employer"

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Meal Period

Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 Paid Holidays

Shift Differential for Weekend, Evenin

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Longevity Awards

Paid Training and Orientation

Job summary

Ryders Health Management is seeking a dependable part-time Dietary Aide to join Greentree Manor in Waterford, CT. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness, and contribute to a respectful dining atmosphere for residents.

Responsibilities include following dietary orders, assisting with tray delivery, and ensuring food safety and sanitation throughout the shift. This role supports residents with compassionate, resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent).
• Experience in food service or healthcare dietary settings preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and understand meal orders and dietary instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, and carry items during shift.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages according to menu plans, dietary orders, and facility protocols.
• Serve meals to residents and deliver trays, ensuring diets are followed correctly.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of dining areas and kitchen, washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces.
• Manage inventory and restock food supplies, monitor expiration dates and storage per safety standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures at all times.
• Communicate dietary needs and concerns with residents and care team.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ryders Health Management is seeking a dependable part-time Dietary Aide to join Greentree Manor in Waterford, CT. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness, and contribute to a respectful dining atmosphere for residents.

Responsibilities include following dietary orders, assisting with tray delivery, and ensuring food safety and sanitation throughout the shift. This role supports residents with compassionate, resident-centered care.