Dietary Aide - JCT

Friendship; Salem, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance

Job summary

Friendship is seeking Dietary Aides to support the Richfield Assisted Living team in Salem, VA. You will provide food service to residents, guests, and staff in line with dietary policies and procedures.

The role includes meal prep, beverage service, dining room sanitation, and assisting with delivery of food items as needed. Shifts include part-time evenings and full-time mornings, with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Active and able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares beverages for residents.
• Prepares food items such as sandwiches, desserts, salads, and snacks.
• Assists with delivery of food items to residents when needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes dining areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Clears and cleans dining tables and floors; operates dishwasher when needed.
• Wears appropriate attire and sanitary gear for each shift.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visitfriendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for Dietary Aides to join our Richfield Assisted Living team, located in Salem, VA. The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing food service to residents, guests and employees under sanitary conditions and for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Shifts Available:

• Part-Time: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm, includes every other weekend


• Full-Time: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, includes every other weekend


• Prepares beverages for residents


• Prepares food items such as sandwiches, desserts, salads, snack trays and beverages, etc. Place items such as utensils, napkins, condiments on trays.


• Assist with delivery of food items to residents when needed


• Clean and sanitize all areas in dining room, and designed “back of house” areas such as stock rooms, employee bathroom and chemical storage areas.


• Clears tables and cleans/sanitizes tables in dining room.


• General cleaning of dining room floors, walls, windows, etc.


• Occasionally operates as dishwasher


• Reports for assigned shift in proper attire (closed toe shoes, hairnet, clean appropriate clothing/uniform, etc.)


• Correctly and safely operates kitchen equipment and utensils for food preparation, service and cleaning (ex: dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, freezers, carts, serving utensils, blender can open, coffee makers, toasters, etc.)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Food service experience preferred


• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time positions include:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match


• Health Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account


• Paid Time Off


• Education Assistance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Benefits for Part Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match


• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Education Assistance

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.