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Dietary Aide
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A Dietary Aide works in kitchens such as hospital kitchens where cooking is done to meet specific dietary requirements. Assists with food preparation and other tasks.
$40,308 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Hiring 1st Shift & Mid-Shift Dietary Aide in Mechanicsburg, PA! Job Description The Dietary Aide supports food service operations in a healthcare or retirement setting by assisting with meal preparation, delivery, and sanitation. This role ensures that patients and residents receive meals that meet dietary requirements, safety standards, and service expectations while providing friendly and attentive customer service. Responsibilities Prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and established dietary guidelines. Assist with food preparation, including chopping, mixing, cooking, baking, and assembling ingredients. Portion and plate meals accurately to meet nutritional and presentation standards. Deliver meals to patients and residents and assist with tray setup to ensure comfort and accessibility. Support tray line operations by assembling meal trays efficiently and accurately. Provide courteous, efficient customer service to patients, residents, staff, and visitors. Communicate with nursing staff and the dietary team regarding patient and resident dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions. Record meal counts accurately and assist with inventory control and stock rotation as needed. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining rooms, service areas, and equipment. Shifts 6am - 2:30pm 11:30am - 8pm Pay $16 / hour (paid weekly) Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in hospitality, bakery, or baking environments. Experience working in a healthcare or retirement community setting. Comfort working in a moderate to loud environment with changing demands. Flexibility to support extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. Why Work Here? You will join a nationally established organization that provides consistent, reliable work in a retirement community setting in Central Pennsylvania. The role offers stability without the fear of frequent downsizing or layoffs, along with the opportunity to build meaningful connections with residents and staff. You will work in a supportive environment where teamwork, reliability, and quality service are valued, and where your contributions directly enhance the daily lives of those in your care. Work Environment This role is based in a healthcare and retirement community setting on a campus designated as free of tobacco and related products. You will primarily work indoors in kitchen and dining areas, with occasional involvement in outdoor activities and events. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mechanicsburg, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Mechanicsburg,PA.