Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Lynchburg, VA

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences. Dietary Aides assist with food preparation, serve meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and maintain clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas. They follow food safety guidelines and interact positively with residents, staff, and guests. The role requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks, work around food and cleaning products, and meet specified physical demands. A current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law, and candidates must live within the service area. A high school diploma or equivalent and previous food-service experience are preferred but not required. The starting pay rate is $14.00 per hour; the offered rate may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, and facility requirements.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification where required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in a food-service or kitchen environment preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads.
Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.