Dietary Aide

Ridgeway Post Acute; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgeway Post Acute in Petaluma, CA is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation and food service for residents. This part-time role supports the dietary and nursing teams to meet resident needs while maintaining high cleanliness and food-safety standards.

You will work in a fast-paced healthcare setting, providing warm, friendly service and effective communication in English. Prior food service helps, but is not required; a heart for serving others is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred, but not required.
• Compassionate, team-oriented, and reliable.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
• A heart for serving others.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in and read English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal prep, tray setup, and food service to residents
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards
• Work closely with dietary and nursing staff to meet resident needs
• Provide excellent customer service with a smile

Skills

Food service

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication in English

Compassionate

Job description

Now Hiring: Dietary Aide

Location: Ridgeway Post Acute - Petaluma, CA

Starting Pay: $19/hr

Status: Part Time

Join the Ridgeway Post Acute team, where your work helps nourish and support the recovery of our amazing residents. We're hiring a Dietary Aide who is dependable, positive, and ready to make a meaningful difference in a healthcare setting.

Why Ridgeway?

• Starting pay at $19/hr


• Friendly and supportive dietary and nursing teams


• Stable facility with a great reputation in the community

What You'll Do:

• Assist with meal prep, tray setup, and food service to residents


• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards


• Work closely with dietary and nursing staff to meet resident needs


• Provide excellent customer service with a smile

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in food service preferred, but not required


• Compassionate, team-oriented, and reliable


• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment


• A heart for serving others


• Must be able to effectively communicate in and read English

Help us create a welcoming dining experience that brings comfort and care to those who need it most.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.