Full-Time Dietary Aide - Caring Kitchen & Resident Care

Ryders Health Management; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Meal Period

PTO

Paid Holidays

Shift Differential

EAP

Employee Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Longevity Awards

Training & Orientation

Job summary

Ryders Health Management leads Lord Chamberlain, a 190-bed skilled nursing facility in Stratford, CT. We are seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining cleanliness, and contribute to a respectful dining atmosphere for residents.

The role is full-time with morning shifts, and requires following dietary orders and safety protocols. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; prior food service or healthcare dietary experience is a plus.

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: stand, walk, lift, bend, and carry items (food trays, supplies) as needed throughout shift.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and respect for resident dignity.

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 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).

Skills

Good communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Ryders Health Management leads Lord Chamberlain, a 190-bed skilled nursing facility in Stratford, CT. We are seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining cleanliness, and contribute to a respectful dining atmosphere for residents.

The role is full-time with morning shifts, and requires following dietary orders and safety protocols. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; prior food service or healthcare dietary experience is a plus.