Dietary Aide- PT

Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Salem (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid meal periods

Shift differential for weekends/even/夜

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discounts

Uniform allowance

Longevity awards

Paid training and orientation

Job summary

Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chester, CT is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to join our team part-time. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain dining area cleanliness, and support a resident-centered dining atmosphere.

You’ll follow menus and dietary orders, assist with tray delivery, and help ensure food safety and sanitation. The shift is 3:30pm–7:30pm, with every-other weekend, and includes weekend and evening shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent).
• Experience in food service or healthcare dietary settings preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and understand meal orders, dietary instructions, and follow menus.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Physical stamina: stand, walk, lift, bend, and carry items during shift.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and resident dignity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages per menu plans and dietary orders.
• Serve meals and deliver trays, following therapeutic or texture-modified diets as required.
• Set up and clean dining areas and kitchen; wash dishes and sanitize surfaces.
• Monitor inventory and restock food supplies; check for expiry per safety standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures at all times.
• Communicate dietary needs and preferences with residents and the care team.

Skills

Reading orders

Communication

Physical stamina

Sanitation awareness

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Dietary Aide – Part Time

LOCATION

Chester, CT

POSITION TYPE

PT

SHIFT(S)

3:30pm-7:30pm & Every other Weekend

PAY RANGE

$16.94 per hour

BENEFITS –

• Paid Meal Periods
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Longevity Awards
• Paid Training and Orientation

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a dependable and caring individual seeking full-time work in a supportive, resident-focused environment? We are looking for a full-time Dietary Aide to join our team at Aaron Manor. In this role, you will help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and safety, and contribute to a pleasant, respectful dining atmosphere for our residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages according to menu plans, dietary orders, and facility protocols.
• Serve meals to residents and deliver trays as scheduled, ensuring diets and special dietary needs (e.g., therapeutic or texture-modified diets) are followed correctly.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of dining areas and kitchen: washing dishes, sanitizing kitchenware, cleaning surfaces, floors, and dining rooms.
• Perform inventory management and restocking of food supplies; monitor food expiration and storage per safety standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures at all times.
• Communicate with residents, dietary staff, and the care team about dietary needs, preferences, and any concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager or Food Service Supervisor (e.g., special-diet tray prep, temperature logs, sanitation tasks).

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in food service or healthcare dietary settings preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and understand meal orders, dietary instructions, and follow recipes or menus carefully.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with residents, families, and staff members.
• Physical stamina: ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and carry items (food trays, supplies) as needed throughout shift.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and respect for resident dignity.

ABOUT US

Ryders Health Management is a family-owned management company overseeing Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers. Across all our centers, we provide compassionate, resident-centered care designed to support each resident’s individual recovery or long-term care needs. We value our staff as much as our residents and strive to offer a supportive workplace with opportunities for growth, training, and ongoing development.

OUR CARING COMMUNITY

Aaron Manor is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility located in Chester, CT, operated with a family-owned philosophy and rooted in a tradition of quality care and teamwork. As part of the Ryders Health family, you’ll join a dedicated team committed to exceeding industry standards.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.