Dietary Aide

Holston Health & Rehabilitation; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Job summary

Holston Health & Rehab in Wytheville, VA is seeking a Dietary Aide who takes pride in serving nutritious meals and delivering friendly, attentive service to residents. You will assist with meal preparation, portion control, tray delivery, and maintaining clean dining areas.

Qualifications: high school diploma preferred; prior food service or healthcare experience is a plus, but training is available. Weekend or holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food service, healthcare, or hospitality is a plus, but training is available.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable and able to work scheduled shifts, including weekends/holidays as needed.
• Knowledge of sanitation, safety, and infection control standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals and snacks according to resident dietary plans and facility menus.
• Ensure proper portion control and food presentation.
• Set up, deliver, and collect meal trays and dining room service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment in compliance with state and facility regulations.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment following safe food-handling procedures.
• Stock and organize food supplies and assist with inventory as needed.
• Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing staff to meet residents’ nutritional needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide –Join our team where every meal makes a difference!

Holston Health & Rehab – Wytheville, VA

At Holston Health & Rehab, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate care and creating a welcoming environment for our residents. We’re currently seeking a Dietary Aide who takes pride in serving nutritious, high-quality meals and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals and snacks according to resident dietary plans and facility menus.

• Ensure proper portion control and food presentation.

• Set up, deliver, and collect meal trays and dining room service.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment in compliance with state and facility regulations.

• Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment following safe food-handling procedures.

• Stock and organize food supplies and assist with inventory as needed.

• Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing staff to meet residents’ nutritional needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous experience in food service, healthcare, or hospitality setting preferred (but not required — we’ll train the right person!).

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Must be dependable and able to work scheduled shifts, including weekends or holidays as needed.

• Knowledge of sanitation, safety, and infection control standards is a plus.

Why Holston Health & Rehab?

• Supportive, family-like team environment.

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within our healthcare network.

• Competitive pay and benefits package.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts residents’ quality of life.

Come be part of a team where care, compassion, and community come together — one meal at a time.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.