Dietary Aide: Compassionate Meal Prep & Service

Old Dominion Rehabilitation and Nursing; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental + Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

1.5 Holiday Pay

1.5 Overtime Pay

Employee recognition programs

Daily Pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a kitchen/dietary aide to assist in food preparation and serving for residents under the supervision of the Dietary Director. You will maintain a clean dining area and kitchen, support inventory, and help ensure menus and diet preferences are respected.

The role is full-time and offers benefits such as health insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement through ECPI, plus paid holidays and daily pay options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care dietary preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Team-friendly, customer-service oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements and work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvements to enhance service.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Check tray accuracy for menu and diet preferences.
• Set up trays, deliver meals, and manage serving line.
• Handle central tray service and transport duties.
• Wash dishes, sanitize, and maintain dining and kitchen areas.
• Stock and store food items; assist with inventory.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Eastern Health Group is seeking a kitchen/dietary aide to assist in food preparation and serving for residents under the supervision of the Dietary Director. You will maintain a clean dining area and kitchen, support inventory, and help ensure menus and diet preferences are respected.

The role is full-time and offers benefits such as health insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement through ECPI, plus paid holidays and daily pay options.