Dietary Aide

Calvado Care; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvado Care in East Aurora, NY is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to join our nutrition services team. This role supports residents with meals, ensuring health, comfort, and recovery in a team environment.

We offer per diem or part-time options with shifts from midday to evening or early morning. Ideal candidates have food service or healthcare experience and a strong work ethic and pride in serving others.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service, healthcare, long-term care, or hospitality preferred
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Basic understanding of nutrition and sanitation practices
• Dependable, friendly, and service-oriented

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and beverages per menus and dietary needs
• Assist in setting up trays, dining rooms, and meal carts
• Deliver food to residents in a timely, courteous manner
• Clean kitchen and dining areas per sanitation guidelines
• Follow food safety standards and infection control protocols
• Monitor portion sizes and dietary restrictions
• Communicate meal needs with dietary manager and nursing staff

Skills

Food service experience

Instruction following

Nutrition basics

Dependable & friendly

Job description

Dietary Aide and per diem or part-time

Rate: $16.10/hour to 17.78/hour (depending on experience)

Full-Time needed 12pm-8pm or Full-Time 6am-2pm or Part-time 4 days a week 7am-3pm

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our healthcare facility. As part of the nutrition services team, you’ll help ensure residents receive quality meals that support their health, comfort, and recovery.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a team environment, has a strong work ethic, and takes pride in serving others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve meals and beverages according to menus and resident dietary needs

• Assist in setting up trays, dining rooms, and meal carts

• Deliver food to residents in a timely and courteous manner

• Clean kitchen, dining areas, dishes, and equipment per sanitation guidelines

• Follow food safety standards and infection control protocols

• Monitor portion sizes and special dietary restrictions (e.g., diabetic, low-sodium, mechanical soft.

• Communicate with dietary manager and nursing staff regarding resident meal needs

Requirements:

• Prior experience in food service, healthcare, long-term care, or hospitality preferred

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Basic understanding of nutrition and sanitation practices

• Dependable, friendly, and service-oriented