Dietary Aide

DHRM; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dept of Veterans Services is seeking a Dietary Aide (Food Service Technician I) at the Puller Veterans Center in Virginia. The position offers a hiring range of $40,000 to $45,000 annually with start date to be determined upon acceptance of our first residents.

You will be responsible for all food preparation such as the salad bar, potato bar and desserts, assemble diet meals and purées, and assist with breakfast prep and catering/event support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Food handler's card required.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items for salad bar, potato bar, and desserts.
• Assemble assorted diet meals, purée, and special requests.
• Handle next-day breakfast prep and catered/events prep.
• Work the tray line when needed.

Skills

Previous experience

Food handler's card

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Dietary Aide

State Role Title: Food Service Technician I

Hiring Range: $40,000 - $45,000

Start date to be determined upon acceptance of our first residents

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Responsible for all food preparation such as salad bar, potato bar and deserts. Assemble assorted diet food, purée, other requirements and daily snacks. Responsible for next day breakfast prep and catered/special events prep. Must be able to work the tray line when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience a plus
• Must hold food handler's card

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rinker

Phone: [e-mail]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 31 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time