Dietary Aide

Lancaster Health Center; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

DailyPay option

Job summary

Lancaster Health Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation and service for patients, staff, and special events. The role emphasizes accurate portioning, adherence to diet orders, and safety in food handling as part of a supportive dietary team.

Responsibilities include serving meals, following menu plans, and assisting the Cook to ensure timely delivery of quality meals, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Food handler permit preferred per local regulatory requirements.
• Experience in food prep and service within a skilled nursing or long term care facility strongly preferred.
• Must be able to speak, understand, and write fluent English.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and/or service of meals for patients, employees, and special events as instructed by the Dietary Manager.
• Serve food and snacks according to the planned menu and patient/resident preferences and diet orders.
• Assist the Cook by ensuring food is prepared and portioned using proper food handling and safety techniques, on time, and in accordance with the menu and residents’ diet orders.
• May wash dishes when necessary or directed by the Dietary Manager.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Do you love working in the kitchen? Do you find joy in preparing and serving fresh meals to others? Would knowing that the hard work you do, day in and day out, truly makes a difference in the lives of others? The Dietary Aide position truly touches lives every single day - our patients and long term residents look forward to their meal times and count on our staff to make it an enjoyable experience - be part of a team that makes a difference every day.

Posted Salary Range

USD $13.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and/ or service of meals/ food for patients, employees, and special events as instructed by the Dietary Manager.
• Serve food and snacks according to the planned menu/spreadsheet and the patient’s/resident's food preferences and diet order.
• Assist the Cook by ensuring the food prepared/and or pre-portioned using proper food handling/ safety techniques and is of proper quantity, completed on time as scheduled, and is in accordance with the menu & residents’ diet order.
• May wash dishes, etc. when necessary or when instructed to do so by the Dietary Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D
• Food handler’s permit preferred according to local regulatory requirements
• Experience in food prep and service within a skilled nursing or long term care facility strongly preferred
• Must be able to speak, understand, and write in fluent English
• Reliable transportation required

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets