Dietary Aide: Caring Meals & Team-Based Service

Elm Management; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to join our dietary services team. The role supports residents' health, comfort, and well-being by assisting with meals and maintaining a sanitary dining environment.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available; candidates should be able to follow written and verbal instructions, work as part of a team, and stay organized while handling trays, utensils, and supplies.

Qualifications

• Previous food-service, healthcare, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or carry food-service supplies.
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, safety, and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals, beverages, and snacks.
• Set up and deliver resident meal trays accurately and on time.
• Follow resident diet orders, portion guidelines, and food-allergy precautions.
• Collect meal trays and clean dining and kitchen areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and food-service equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Stock food, supplies, and disposable items as needed.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, infection-control, and facility procedures.
• Communicate resident meal concerns or preferences to the appropriate team member.
• Provide friendly and respectful service to residents, visitors, and staff.
• Complete other dietary duties as assigned.

Skills

Food-service experience

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Dependable punctual

Stamina to stand / lift

Cleanliness / safety

Job description

Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to join our dietary services team. The role supports residents' health, comfort, and well-being by assisting with meals and maintaining a sanitary dining environment.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available; candidates should be able to follow written and verbal instructions, work as part of a team, and stay organized while handling trays, utensils, and supplies.