Dietary Aide - South

Friendship Health; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Roanoke is seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Dietary Aides to join their team. The role involves providing food service to residents while ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and food service experience.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Qualifications

• Active position requiring standing, walking, bending, and lifting 50+ pounds.
• Experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service to residents, guests, and employees.
• Prepare meal trays according to diet orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Skills

Food service experience

Sanitation practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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 Full-Time and Part-Time Dietary Aides to join our Friendship Health and Rehab South team, located in Roanoke, 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.

Shift:

• Includes every other weekend
• Correctly and safely uses kitchen equipment and utensils for food preparation, service and cleaning
• Abide by facility policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations related to food safety and sanitation
• Prepares meal trays for residents according to diet list for each resident; ensures that meals are complete and processed per individual requirements and requests per diet orders (i.e. puree diets)
• Ensures that meals are delivered promptly on-time per schedule
• Keeps kitchen clean and sanitized on a daily basis - prior to breaks and leaving for the day. Labels all food products for proper storage according to regulations

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:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

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.