Dietary Aide

Valley Manor Inc.; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to join our dietary services team. Full-time and part-time opportunities available; we support residents with nutritious meals and friendly service.

The role involves preparing and serving meals, setting up trays, following diet orders, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety. We value teamwork, punctuality, and compassionate care for residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, healthcare, or long-term care preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and team player.
• 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

Food service experience

Job description

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.