Dietary Aide

Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Christiana (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking part-time dietary aides for 6:30am-2:30pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm shifts. Holiday and weekend availability is required, with overtime opportunities as available.

You will assist with light food preparation, ensure therapeutic diets are prepared and served as prescribed, and work with the dietary supervisor and dietitian to provide well-balanced meals. The role emphasizes organization, time management, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred
• Past experience preferred, but we will train the right people
• Knowledge of food principles, nutrition, sanitation, and large-scale food prep
• Well groomed and willing to wear hair covering

Responsibilities

• Assist with light food preparation
• Ensure therapeutic diets are prepared and served as prescribed
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Manage multiple tasks in a demanding healthcare environment
• Collaborate with dietary supervisor and dietitian to provide balanced meals
• Follow health department rules on food preparation
• Maintain sanitation per federal, state, county and city regulations

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Prioritization

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part Time Schedules Available

• Chance to pick up overtime!
• 6:30am-2:30pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm shifts
• Holiday & Weekend availability a must

Why choose to work at Newport Meadows?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health & Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K Retirement Plan
• Chance to pick up overtime!

Program

• Fun and supportive team environment

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with light food preparation
• Ensure that all therapeutic diets are prepared and served as prescribed on resident's written slip
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a demanding healthcare environment
• Works in conjunction with the dietary supervisor and dietitian to provide a well-balanced meal for the patients
• Follow the Health department rules and regulations on food preparation.
• Sanitation of the department will be maintained in accordance with Federal, State, County and City regulations

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred
• Past experience preferred, but we will train the right people!
• Must have knowledge of basic principles of foods and nutrition, food sanitation and service, familiar with large scale purchase and preparation of food
• Must be well groomed and willing to wear hair covering

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. and drug-free workplace.