Per Diem Dietary Aide — Part-Time, Resident Care

Mystic Healthcare; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 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, Evenin

Casual Fridays

Paid Training and Orientation

Uniform Allowance

Longevity Awards

Job summary

Mystic Healthcare is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to join our team. The role involves helping prepare and serve meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting residents with nutritious, diet-compliant meals.

You will work 1st or 2nd shifts per diem, ensuring food safety, accurate portioning, and courteous service in a resident-centered environment. Prior food service or healthcare experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent).
• Experience in food service, institutional dining, or healthcare dietary setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow dietary/tray orders, menu guidelines, 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: able to stand for long periods, lift and carry light-to-moderate loads, perform repeated tasks typical in food service (e.g., dishwashing, tray delivery).

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages according to dietary guidelines, tray orders, and facility protocols.
• Serve meals to residents and deliver trays as scheduled, ensuring correct diets and portioning.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of dining areas – wash dishes and kitchenware, sanitize kitchen/dining surfaces, clean floors and dining rooms.
• Store and handle food properly to meet all safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor inventory, stock supplies, and assist with food storage and kitchen/pantry maintenance.
• Accommodate special diets or dietary modifications (e.g., texture-modified, therapeutic diets) as required.
• Communicate with residents, dietary staff, and nursing team regarding dietary needs, preferences or any concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager or Food Service Supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Sanitation & safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mystic Healthcare is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to join our team. The role involves helping prepare and serve meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting residents with nutritious, diet-compliant meals.

You will work 1st or 2nd shifts per diem, ensuring food safety, accurate portioning, and courteous service in a resident-centered environment. Prior food service or healthcare experience is welcome but not required.