Dietary Aide | 32 hrs/ week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts at the Fairmount C

Generous PTO

Dental and Vision benefits

Medical benefits

Job summary

Fairmount Homes, Inc in Ephrata, PA is seeking a Dietary Aide (Dining Server) to join our Dining Services team. This 32-hour/week role supports cooks with meal prep and service for residents in Skilled Nursing and Personal Care.

You will deliver meals, assist with portioning, stock kitchens, and work with nursing staff to ensure dietary orders are followed. Schedule 6:00am–2:00pm and 11:00am–7:00pm, every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of safe and sanitary food and equipment handling practices.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Professional appearance and adherence to hygiene and dress standards.
• Customer-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Fairmount Homes.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with portioning and preparing meals according to diets.
• Deliver hot foods, cold foods, and beverages to service areas.
• Stock service kitchens with food, supplements, and supplies.
• Work with nursing team during meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in all work areas.
• Check refrigerator/freezer temperatures and report issues.
• Assist with dishwashing and inventory as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet facility needs.

Skills

Customer focus

Dependable

Detail oriented

Reading & writing

Job description

Dietary Aide | 32 hrs/ week

Fairmount Homes, Inc Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Dietary Aide | 32 Hours/Week

Fairmount Homes | Ephrata, PA

Begin your career serving others in a meaningful way! Fairmount Homes is seeking a Dining Server to join our Dining Services team. This role is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, values teamwork, and is interested in learning more about food preparation in our Skilled Nursing and Personal Care neighborhoods.

At Fairmount, dining is more than a meal — it’s an opportunity to show care, dignity, and compassion to the residents we serve.

Position: Dietary Aide

Hours: 32 hours/week

Schedule: 6:00am–2:00pm and 11:00am–7:00pm

Includes every other weekend and holiday rotation

Starting Pay: $18.30–$19.80/hour

+$1.00/hour evenings

Why Work at Fairmount Homes?

Employee discounts at the Fairmount Café

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan

Dental and Vision benefits

Medical benefits

Supportive, team-oriented work environment rooted in faith-based values

Position Summary

The Dining Server assists the Wheat Ridge cooks with the preparation and service of high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety standards. This position works closely with nursing team members to provide excellent dining experiences for residents in Skilled Nursing and Personal Care.

Ensure residents receive meals according to ordered diets

Deliver hot foods, cold foods, and beverages to designated service areas

Assist cooks with portioning and preparing cold food items

Stock service kitchens with food, supplements, and supplies

Work collaboratively with nursing team members during meal service

Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards in all work areas

Check, record, and report refrigerator and freezer temperatures

Assist with dishwashing, including collecting, washing, unloading, and storing dishes

Assist with receiving and inventory as needed

Perform other duties as assigned to meet facility needs

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of safe and sanitary food and equipment handling practices

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions

Professional appearance and adherence to hygiene and dress standards

Customer-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented

Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Fairmount Homes

Salary Information

$18.3 - $19.8Hourly Wage