Dietary Aide

Ryders Health Management; New London (CT); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Casual Fridays

Paid Training and Orientation

Longevity Awards

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Meal Period

8 Paid Holidays

Sick Time Accrual

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

Shift Differential for Weekend, Early,

Zusammenfassung

Ryders Health Management is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join Mystic Healthcare in Mystic, CT on a per diem basis. You’ll help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining areas, and support residents with dignity and respect.

HS diploma or GED preferred; experience in food service or healthcare dietary settings is a plus. Shifts are 1st and 2nd; pay starts at $16.94 per hour, depending on experience, with weekend and evening differential.

Qualifikationen

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in food service or healthcare dietary settings is a plus.
• Ability to follow dietary/tray orders and special diets.

Aufgaben

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages according to guidelines.
• Serve meals and deliver trays ensuring correct diets and portions.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas; sanitize surfaces.
• Monitor inventory and assist with storage and pantry maintenance.
• Communicate dietary needs or concerns with residents and staff.

Kenntnisse

Meal preparation

Teamwork

Attention to sanitation

Following dietary guidelines

Resident interaction

Ausbildung

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Food service equipment

Dietary cards

Jobbeschreibung

• Casual Fridays
• Paid Training and Orientation
• Longevity Awards

Dietary Aide – Per Diem

LOCATION:

Mystic, CT

POSITION TYPE:

Per Diem

SHIFT(S):

1st & 2nd

PAY RANGE:

$16.94 + (Depend on Experience)

BENEFITS – Part-Time:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Sick Time Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Casual Fridays
• Paid Training and Orientation
• Uniform Allowance
• Longevity Awards

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you a caring and dependable individual looking for part-time work making a difference in residents’ daily lives? We are seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to join our team at Mystic. As a Dietary Aide, you will help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness, and contribute to a supportive, respectful environment for our residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages according to dietary guidelines, tray orders, and facility protocols.
• Serve meals to residents and deliver trays as scheduled, ensuring correct diets and portioning.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of dining areas — wash dishes and kitchenware, sanitize kitchen/dining surfaces, clean floors and dining rooms.
• Store and handle food properly to meet all safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor inventory, stock supplies, and assist with food storage and kitchen/pantry maintenance.
• Accommodate special diets or dietary modifications (e.g., texture-modified, therapeutic diets) as required.
• Communicate with residents, dietary staff, and nursing team regarding dietary needs, preferences or any concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager or Food Service Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in food service, institutional dining, or healthcare dietary setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow dietary/tray orders, menu guidelines, and understand diet cards or special diet instructions.
• Good attention to detail, sanitation, and safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team and interact respectfully with residents and staff.
• Physical stamina: able to stand for long periods, lift and carry light-to-moderate loads, perform repeated tasks typical in food service (e.g., dishwashing, tray delivery).

ABOUT US:

Ryders Health Management is a family-owned management company overseeing Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers. Across all our centers, we provide compassionate, resident-centered care designed to support each resident’s individual recovery or long-term care needs. We value our staff as much as our residents, offering a supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

OUR CARING COMMUNITY:

Mystic Healthcare is a 100-bed, family-owned skilled nursing facility located in Mystic. As part of the Ryders Health family, you’ll join a team backed by decades of experience—rooted in quality care, teamwork, and high standards.

Come join our dedicated, caring team of professionals!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.