Dietary Aide | 32 hrs/ week

Fairmount Homes, Inc•Ephrata, PA

22d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Fairmount Homes is seeking a Dietary Aide, also described as a Dining Server, to join its Dining Services team in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The role supports meal preparation and service in the Skilled Nursing and Personal Care neighborhoods, helping provide residents with dining experiences grounded in care, dignity, and compassion. The Dietary Aide assists the Wheat Ridge cooks with preparing and serving high-quality meals while following sanitation and safety standards. The position works closely with nursing team members during meal service and is scheduled for 32 hours per week, with shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and a holiday rotation. Starting pay is $18.30–$19.80 per hour, with additional pay of $1.00 per hour for evenings and $1.25 per hour for weekends.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of safe and sanitary food and equipment handling practices.
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
Professional appearance and adherence to hygiene and dress standards.
Customer-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented.
Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Fairmount Homes.

Responsibilities

Ensure residents receive meals according to their ordered diets.
Deliver hot foods, cold foods, and beverages to designated service areas.
Assist cooks with portioning and preparing cold food items.
Stock service kitchens with food, supplements, and supplies.
Work collaboratively with nursing team members during meal service.
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards in all work areas.
Check, record, and report refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
Assist with dishwashing, including collecting, washing, unloading, and storing dishes.
Assist with receiving and inventory as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet facility needs.