Dietary Aide (Full and Part Time)

Langdon Place of Exeter; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Vacation: up to 2 weeks in the first 6

Sick time: up to 69.3 hours per year

Personal days

Wellness program

Job summary

Langdon Place of Exeter seeks a dependable, upbeat Dietary Aide to join our dining team. You’ll help with meal prep, tray setup, and timely service in a welcoming environment, ensuring residents enjoy meals at the right temperatures with care and respect.

The schedule includes Part Time 4PM-7PM and Full Time 6AM-2:30PM with weekends required. Compensation ranges from $17.50 to $22.00 per hour, with a $500 sign‑on bonus and modified compensation options for full‑time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous food-service or healthcare experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to meet physical demands (standing, bending, lifting up to 35 lbs).
• Willingness to work occasional weekends or holidays.
• Must meet all health, background, and employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation, tray setup, and timely meal service.
• Delivering and collecting resident meal trays with accuracy and care.
• Preparing and delivering snacks.
• Ensuring meals look appealing and are served at proper temperatures.
• Setting up the dining room and food carts.
• Maintaining clean, organized, hazard‑free work areas.
• Washing dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment.
• Properly storing food and supplies and keeping inventory stocked.
• Following all sanitation, safety, and infection‑control procedures.
• Supporting residents with dignity, respect, and a positive attitude.

Job description

Make a meaningful difference every day.

At Langdon Place of Exeter, mealtimes are more than routine — they’re moments of comfort, connection, and care. We’re looking for a dependable, upbeat Dietary Aide who takes pride in creating a clean, welcoming dining experience and ensuring residents receive meals that are accurate, timely, and genuinely enjoyable.

If you enjoy helping others, working as part of a supportive team, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this role offers a rewarding place to grow.

Schedule:

Part Time 4PM - 7PM. 3-4 nights per week

Full Time 6AM - 2:30PM, Rotating days
WEEKENDS REQUIRED with both positions

Compensation: $17.50 - $22.00, based on experience + full time modified compensation options
Sign On Bonus: $500.00

What You’ll Do - As a Dietary Aide, you’ll play a key role in daily dining operations, including:

• Assisting with meal preparation, tray setup, and timely meal service
• Delivering and collecting resident meal trays with accuracy and care
• Preparing and delivering snacks
• Ensuring meals look appealing and are served at proper temperatures
• Setting up the dining room and food carts
• Maintaining clean, organized, hazard‑free work areas
• Washing dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment
• Properly storing food and supplies and keeping inventory stocked
• Following all sanitation, safety, and infection‑control procedures
• Supporting residents with dignity, respect, and a positive attitude

Every interaction you have helps make mealtime a comfortable and meaningful part of each resident’s day.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You can read, write, and communicate clearly in English
• You follow instructions well and stay organized
• You work smoothly both independently and as part of a team
• You bring patience, tact, and a friendly presence to resident interactions
• You’re comfortable using and caring for food‑service equipment
• You’re reliable, respectful, and committed to safe practices

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous food‑service or healthcare experience is helpful but not required
• Ability to meet physical demands (standing, bending, lifting up to 35 lbs, etc.)
• Willingness to work occasional weekends or holidays
• Must meet all health, background, and employment requirements

Benefits

We are proud to offer full- and part-time employee's benefits options, including:

• Healthcare benefits (full-time only)
• Dental (full-time only)
• Vision (full-time only)
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Vacation: up to 2 weeks in the first year
• Sick time: up to 69.3 hours per year
• 2 Personal days (full-time only)
• Wellness program with free telehealth, preventative care, deep discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions, and more

Eligible full-time employees may elect Modified Compensation calculated at 10-20% of the base rate in lieu of select benefits.

Langdon Place of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer