Dietary Aide | 32 hrs/ week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Fairmount Café

Generous PTO plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental and Vision benefits

Medical benefits

Faith-based work environment

Job summary

Fairmount Homes Inc in Ephrata, PA is seeking a Dining Server to join our Dining Services team. This role supports residents in Skilled Nursing and Personal Care with meal service and sanitation compliance.

The position includes 32 hours per week with morning and mid-day shifts, occasional evenings and weekends, and a starting wage plus premium adds. You will assist cooks, deliver meals, stock kitchens, and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure quality dining experiences while maintaining

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of safe and sanitary food 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

• 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 during meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation 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.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Reading & writing

Hygiene standards

Customer-focused

Detail-oriented

Job description

Fairmount Homes | Ephrata, PA

Begin your career serving others in a meaningful way! Fairmount Homes is seeking a

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 Details

• 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
• +$1.25/hour weekends

Why Work at Fairmount Homes?

• Employee discounts at the Fairmount Café
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 401(k) retirement 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.

Essential Duties

• 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

Compensation details:

18.3-19.8 Hourly Wage