Dietary Aide

Valley Manor; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our dietary services team. The role involves assisting with meals, trays, and kitchen duties, while following diet orders and safety procedures. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, on-site.

We value teamwork, accuracy, and friendly, respectful service to residents, visitors, and staff, with emphasis on cleanliness and safety in a compassionate care setting.

Qualifications

• Previous food-service, healthcare, or long-term care experience preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or carry food-service supplies
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, safety, and resident satisfaction

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals, beverages, and snacks
• Set up and deliver resident meal trays accurately and on time
• Follow resident diet orders, portion guidelines, and food-allergy precautions
• Collect meal trays and clean dining and kitchen areas
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and food-service equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment
• Stock food, supplies, and disposable items as needed
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, infection-control, and facility procedures
• Communicate resident meal concerns or preferences to the appropriate team member
• Provide friendly and respectful service to residents, visitors, and staff
• Complete other dietary duties as assigned

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Team player

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Stamina for long shifts

Safety consciousness

Job description

Valley Manor - Dietary Aide

Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our dietary services team.

For more than 50 years, Valley Manor has served the local community by providing high-quality skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. Our Dietary Department plays an important role in supporting the health, comfort, and overall well-being of our residents.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals, beverages, and snacks




• Set up and deliver resident meal trays accurately and on time




• Follow resident diet orders, portion guidelines, and food-allergy precautions




• Collect meal trays and clean dining and kitchen areas




• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and food-service equipment




• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment




• Stock food, supplies, and disposable items as needed




• Follow food-safety, sanitation, infection-control, and facility procedures




• Communicate resident meal concerns or preferences to the appropriate team member




• Provide friendly and respectful service to residents, visitors, and staff




• Complete other dietary duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous food-service, healthcare, or long-term care experience preferred




• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions




• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills




• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team




• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or carry food-service supplies




• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, safety, and resident satisfaction

Schedule

• Full-time or part-time




• Weekday and weekend availability may be required




• Flexible scheduling based on facility needs

Join a supportive team and help provide nutritious meals and excellent service to our residents.