Dietary Aide | 24 hrs/week

Fairmount Homes Inc; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Café discounts

PTO plan

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Care-focused community

Job summary

Fairmount Homes in Ephrata, PA is seeking a part-time Dining Server (24 hours/week) to join our Dining Services team. You will support residents in Skilled Nursing and Personal Care with meals and service in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Growth opportunities include learning basic cooking skills from our Wheat Ridge kitchen team and gaining experience in meal service while enjoying benefits and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of safe and sanitary food and equipment handling practices.
• Personal hygiene and dress must meet required standards.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• A customer-oriented, conscientious attitude.
• Commitment to supporting Fairmount's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents receive meals that meet their dietary orders.
• Deliver hot and cold foods and beverages to designated areas for each meal.
• Check, record, and report refrigerator/freezer temperatures in service kitchens.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards in all work areas.
• Partner with nursing staff to serve meals in Healthcare and Personal Care.
• Assist cooks with cold food preparation and portioning.
• Stock service kitchens with food, supplements, and supplies between meals.
• Help with dishwashing and cleanup after meals.
• Assist with receiving and inventory as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the team.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Reading & writing

Personal hygiene

Job description

Dietary Aide Position | Part-Time | 24 Hours/Week

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can brighten someone's day with a smile, a meal, and excellent service? Fairmount Homes in Ephrata is seeking a Dining Server to join our Dining Services team! As a Dining Server, you'll enjoy a supportive team environment while helping to care for residents in our Skilled Nursing and Personal Care areas.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow in the food service field - our Dining Servers gain experience in meal service and also have the chance to learn basic cooking skills from our Wheat Ridge kitchen team.

Position:

Dining Server (24 hours/week)

Hours:

6 a.m.-2 p.m. and 11 a.m.-7 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday rotation

Starting Pay:

$18.30-19.80 per hour (+$1.00 evenings, +$1.25 weekends)

Why Join Fairmount as a Dietary Aide?

• Competitive pay and shift differentials
• Employee discounts at the Fairmount Café
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• A caring, Christ-centered community where teamwork and compassion are valued

Qualifications Of a Dining Server

• Basic knowledge of safe and sanitary food and equipment handling practices
• Personal hygiene and dress must meet required standards
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
• A customer-oriented, conscientious attitude
• Commitment to supporting Fairmount's mission and values

Essential Responsibilities Of a Dietary Aide

• Ensure residents receive meals that meet their dietary orders
• Deliver hot and cold foods and beverages to designated areas for each meal
• Check, record, and report refrigerator/freezer temperatures in service kitchens
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards in all work areas
• Partner with nursing staff to serve meals in Healthcare and Personal Care
• Assist cooks with cold food preparation and portioning
• Stock service kitchens with food, supplements, and supplies between meals
• Help with dishwashing and cleanup after meals
• Assist with receiving and inventory as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the team

Begin your career in a place where you can make a difference every day. Join Fairmount Homes as a Dining Server and be part of a team that serves with compassion, dignity, and integrity.

Compensation details: 18.3-19.8 Hourly Wage