Dietary Aide

Friendship; Salem, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance

Job summary

Friendship Richfield Health Center in Salem, VA is hiring a full-time Dietary Aide. You will provide food service to residents, guests and staff under sanitary conditions and assist in all dietary functions per policies. Shift details include varied hours and every-other weekend.

The role requires a high school diploma, and previous food service experience is preferred. Expect an active workday with lifting and standing, with benefits such as health and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Very active position requiring standing, walking, bending, crouching; may lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal trays for residents according to individual diet orders.
• Deliver meals promptly and on-time per schedule.
• Safely use kitchen equipment and maintain sanitation and cleanliness.
• Label, store, and handle food products per regulations.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and are served as ordered.

Skills

Food service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

3719 Knollridge Rd, Salem, VA 24153, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visitfriendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for full-time Dietary Aides to join our Friendship Richfield Health Center team, located in Salem, VA. The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing food service to residents, guests and employees under sanitary conditions and for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Shift:

• Varied schedule and every other weekend
• Correctly and safely uses kitchen equipment and utensils for food preparation, service and cleaning
• Abide by facility policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations related to food safety and sanitation
• Prepares meal trays for residents according to diet list for each resident; ensures that meals are complete and processed per individual requirements and requests per diet orders (i.e. puree diets)
• Ensures that meals are delivered promptly on-time per schedule
• Keeps kitchen clean and sanitized on a daily basis - prior to breaks and leaving for the day. Labels all food products for proper storage according to regulations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food service experience preferred
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

3719 Knollridge Rd, Salem, VA 24153, USA