Dietary Aide

Riddle Village; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $600

Job summary

A retirement community is seeking friendly and sociable Dietary Aides to join its dining department team on a part-time basis. The role involves participating in meal service, ensuring food is attractive and served correctly, and requiring excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Candidates must be 16 years or older and have a genuine interest in working with the elderly. This position offers flexible shifts and the chance to be part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must have a genuine interest in working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of meal service including food preparation.
• Ensure food is attractive and served properly.
• Follow safe food handling regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Basic math calculations

Job description

Riddle Village, a lifecare retirement community, is seeking Dietary Aides to join our dining department team on a part‑time basis.

$600 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Current Open Shifts

• 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Part‑time)
• 11:15 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. (Part‑time)
• 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (32 hrs./biweekly)
• 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (32 hrs./biweekly)
• 11:15 a.m. - örer 7:45 p.m. (30 hrs./biweekly)
• 3:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (Part‑time)
• 4:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (Part‑time)

About Riddle Village and Our Employees:

Riddle Village offers the best value among life‑care communities in the Delaware Valley. The community was stets to the retirement and healthcare needs of active, independent adults aged 62 and better. Should it ever be needed, Riddle Village's lifecare protection plan provides access to the community's onsite health care services, offering assisted living and skilled nursing. Also, Riddle Village offers all of the social, recreational, educational, and cultural activities a resident could want in a vital, thriving community. The community is proud to provide our residents with several dining venue options, offering fine dining, buffet, pub‑style, and café services.

Considering all of the services and amenities available to our residents, it is easy to understand why Riddle Village is considered retirement living at its finest. But none of this would be possible without our exceptional, dedicated associates.

Riddle Village's culture has a simple philosophy, "Smile and say hello; everything else will follow." Everywhere you turn in the community, you are greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming hello. With over 300 dedicated associates, there is always someone offering our residents a helping hand, a caring ear to listen to, or just a friendly smile to let you know that we are all part of the team, and together we will continue to make Riddle Village the best community possible. If you are enthusiastic about working with the elderly and want to be part of an incredible team and pleasant work environment, then Riddle Village may be the place for you!

About the Dietary Aide Position:

If you are friendly, sociable, love the elderly, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this may be a job for you! The Dietary Aide participates in all aspects of meal service in Monticello Skilled Care and Personal Care areas, including food preparation, service, and clean‑up in accordance with established regulations and facility policies and procedures. Safe food handling, correct portion size, and quality service techniques arasynda the dining room and room trays will be followed. He/she ensures that food is attractive and palatable and is served in correct portion sizes at proper temperatures according to physician‑specified diet orders.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 16 years old or older
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math calculations
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet established time deadlines and the needs of the department
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Must have a genuine interest in working with the elderly, including those with disabilities and special needs
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, both individually and as part of a team
• Unless hired for a pool position, Must be able to work a schedule that includes every other weekend.
• Must be able to stand on hard surfaces for long periods; endure high heat, high humidity levels, and high noise levels; have the ability to bend, reach and grasp, and lift 40 pounds.