Per Diem Dietary Aide - Make a Difference in Meals

Ryders Health Management; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Meal Period

8 Paid Holidays

Sick Time Accrual

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

Shift Differential for Weekend, Eving&

Shift Differential for Weekend, Evenin

Job summary

Ryders Health Management is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide for Mystic, CT. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness, and support a respectful, resident-centered environment for our residents.

The role involves following dietary guidelines, assisting with meal service, and collaborating with dietary staff and nursing teams to meet residents’ needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent).
• Experience in food service or healthcare dietary setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow dietary/tray orders and understand diet cards or special diet instructions.
• Good attention to detail, sanitation and safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team and interact respectfully with residents and staff.
• Physical stamina to stand long periods and lift/carry light-to-moderate loads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages according to dietary guidelines and facility protocols.
• Serve meals to residents and deliver trays with correct diets and portions.
• Assist with setup/cleanup of dining areas and maintain sanitation of surfaces and equipment.
• Store and handle food properly to meet safety standards.
• Monitor inventory and assist with storage and kitchen/pantry maintenance.
• Accommodate special diets as required and communicate dietary needs to staff.

Skills

Food service

Healthcare dietary

Teamwork

Communication

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ryders Health Management is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide for Mystic, CT. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness, and support a respectful, resident-centered environment for our residents.

The role involves following dietary guidelines, assisting with meal service, and collaborating with dietary staff and nursing teams to meet residents’ needs.