Dietary Aide

St Joseph Living Center; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Paid time off

Positive work environment

Job summary

St. Joseph's Living Center is seeking a Dietary Aide for a full-time daytime shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM) with weekend and holiday rotation. The role offers an hourly wage of $16.95 based on experience and opportunities for growth within a compassionate care environment.

Responsibilities include dining room setup, meal service, food preparation support, and maintaining cleanliness while ensuring resident confidentiality and respectful care.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of age required.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English – both verbally and written.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to follow instructions.

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

Follow instructions

Job description

Dietary Aide | St. Joseph's Living Center

$16.95/hour, based on experience

Full-Time Shift Available: 6:00AM – 2:00PM, weekend and holiday rotation

Entry-level position with room to grow!

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

• 16+ 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 including 403(b) retirement savings
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday
• Inclusive workplace with great environment and rewarding organization culture

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.