Dietary Aide

Legacy Lifecare Inc.; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 19,264 - 27,436; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Free meals

Parking

Job summary

St. Joseph's Living Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and dining operations. This part-time position offers $16.95/hour with 16 hours per week, and shifts from 6:00AM–2:00PM or 3:00PM–7:00PM, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include preparing the dining room, assisting cooks, checking diet trays for accuracy, serving residents, and maintaining dining area cleanliness. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to follow instructions.
• Prior Dietary experience working in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English – both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dining room and assist with meal service to ensure timely, efficient dining experiences for residents.
• Support food preparation, including assisting cooks, checking diet trays for accuracy, and helping prepare special meals and events.
• Serve residents and staff with courtesy, professionalism, and compassion while promoting a positive dining environment.
• Maintain cleanliness by clearing, washing, and resetting dining areas in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Protect resident confidentiality and provide kind, compassionate care while supporting residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Team player

English communication

Job description

Dietary Aide | St. Joseph's Living Center

$16.95/hour, based on experience
Part-Time | 16hrs per week
Shifts Available: 6:00AM – 2:00PM and 3:00PM – 7:00PM, weekend and holiday rotation

At St. Joseph's Living Center, we not only provide compassionate and comprehensive care, but we are a leader in the industry when it comes to the value we place on resident care and employee appreciation!

Delivering Solutions that Matter:

• Prepare the dining room and assist with meal service to ensure timely, efficient dining experiences for residents.
• Support food preparation, including assisting cooks, checking diet trays for accuracy, and helping prepare special meals and events.
• Serve residents and staff with courtesy, professionalism, and compassion while promoting a positive dining environment.
• Maintain cleanliness by clearing, washing, and resetting dining areas in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Protect resident confidentiality and provide kind, compassionate care while supporting residents' dietary needs.

Qualifications for Success:

• 18+ Years of age
• Collaborative team player with the ability to follow instructions
• Prior Dietary experience working in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred
• Ability to communicate fluently in English – both verbally and written

Benefits for Eligible Positions:

• Comprehensive health & insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage (STD, LTD, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)
• Strong financial & retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday
• Perks that support daily living such as free meals, snacks, weekly groceries, and free parking
• Inclusive workplace with great environment and rewarding organization culture
• Convenient location & accessibility easily reachable via major highways and MBTA commuter rail and bus

St. Joseph's Living Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.