Dietary Aide | PT Evenings

Fairmount Homes, Inc; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening and weekend differentials

Flexible part-time hours

Employee discounts at Fairmount Café

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) plan

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Fairmount Homes – Ephrata, PA is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide for evening shifts. You will assist cooks, deliver meals to residents, and help maintain dining areas in a caring, faith-based community.

Hours are 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, 9–12 hours weekly, every other weekend. Eligible for evening and weekend differentials, PTO, and a 401(k). No prior experience required; training provided to ensure safe food handling and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Good personal hygiene and professional appearance.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• A positive, respectful, and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with preparing and serving meals while following safety and sanitation standards.
• Deliver hot and cold foods, beverages, and nourishments to residents.
• Serve meals in collaboration with nursing team members in Healthcare and Personal Care areas.
• Prepare toast, coffee, and beverages for meals.
• Portion and serve sandwiches, salads, fruit, desserts, and condiments.
• Set tables, clear dishes, and sanitize dining areas after meals.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment.
• Stock and organize kitchen supplies as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene

Reading & writing

Team attitude

Job description

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Dietary Aide | PT Evenings

Dining Services 8 hours/week Ephrata, PA, US 2 Attachments

Today Requisition ID: 1489

Salary Range: $18.30 To $19.80 Hourly

Dietary Aide – Evening Shift | Make Mealtime Special for Our ResidentsLocation: Fairmount Homes – Ephrata, PA
Shift: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 9–12 hours/week | Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
Pay:$18.30 – $19.80/hour + $1 Evening Differential + $1.25 Weekend Differential

Be part of something meaningful.
At Fairmount Homes, mealtime is more than food—it’s comfort, community, and care. As a Dining Server, you’ll help create a warm, welcoming environment while serving residents in our skilled nursing and personal care areas. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn and grow your skills alongside our talented Wheat Ridge cooks.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Competitive pay with evening and weekend differentials

Flexible, part-time hours – perfect for students, retirees, or those seeking extra income

Employee discounts at the Fairmount Café

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) plan

A friendly, team-oriented environment in a five-star, faith-based community

What You’ll Do:

Assist cooks with preparing and serving quality meals while following safety and sanitation standards

Deliver hot and cold foods, beverages, and nourishments to residents and designated locations

Serve meals in collaboration with nursing team members in Healthcare and Personal Care areas

Prepare toast, coffee, and beverages for meals

Portion and serve sandwiches, salads, fruit, desserts, and condiments

Set tables, clear dishes, and sanitize dining areas after meals

Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment

Stock and organize kitchen supplies as needed

What We’re Looking For:

Basic knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling practices (we’ll train you!)

Good personal hygiene and professional appearance

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions

A positive, respectful, and team-oriented attitude

About Fairmount Homes:
Located on a scenic 50+ acre campus in rural Ephrata, PA, Fairmount is a five-star Continuing Care Retirement Community founded on Christ’s love and Mennonite values. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enrich the lives of those we serve.