Morning Dining Aide: Meaningful Meals & Care

Messiah Lifeways; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Messiah Lifeways is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support dining services for older adults. You will help serve meals, assist with meal prep, and maintain a welcoming dining environment. The role emphasizes kindness, dignity, and respectful care in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates enjoy helping others, are dependable, and can work well in a team. Training is provided, and prior food service experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is helpful but not required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain clean dining areas.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals with friendliness, respect, and care.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and meal setup.
• Support residents by ensuring correct meals per dietary guidelines.
• Keep dining areas clean, organized, and inviting.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Teamwork

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Messiah Lifeways is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support dining services for older adults. You will help serve meals, assist with meal prep, and maintain a welcoming dining environment. The role emphasizes kindness, dignity, and respectful care in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates enjoy helping others, are dependable, and can work well in a team. Training is provided, and prior food service experience is a plus but not required.