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

Employee discounts at cafe

Generous PTO

Dental and Vision benefits

Medical benefits

Job summary

Fairmount Homes, Inc. in Ephrata, PA seeks a friendly Dietary Aide for 32 hours/week. The role supports Dining Services, assisting cooks, delivering meals, keeping kitchens clean, and ensuring residents receive meals per their diets.

Shifts are 6:00am-2:00pm and 11:00am-7:00pm, includes every other weekend and holiday rotation. Starting pay is $18.30–$19.80/hour with $1 extra/hour in evenings. Benefits include PTO, medical and dental/vision coverage, and employee discounts.

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 with the preparation and service of meals for residents.
• 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 standards in all work areas.
• Check, record, and report refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Assist with dishwashing and handling of inventory as needed.

Skills

Safe food handling

Reading and writing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

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Dietary Aide | 32 hrs/ week

Dining Services 32 hours/week Ephrata, PA, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $18.30 To $19.80 Hourly

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