Dietary Aide

Horsham Center for Jewish Life is a 324-bed long-term care community dedicated to providing a comfortable, welcoming environment where our residents can enjoy quality meals and exceptional care.

About the role

We are currently seeking a dependable and compassionate Part-Time Dietary Aide to join our Food Services team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others and takes pride in helping create a positive dining experience for our residents.

As a Dietary Aide, you will play an important role in supporting our dietary team and ensuring meals are prepared, served, and delivered safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, plating, serving, and delivery to residents.
• Set up and clean dining areas before and after meals.
• Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen areas.
• Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Prepare and distribute beverages, snacks, and other food items as directed.
• Assist with stocking and organizing food, supplies, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and meal instructions.
• Communicate resident concerns or meal-related issues to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work cooperatively with the dietary and nursing teams to provide excellent service to residents.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary, food service, restaurant, healthcare, or long-term care experience preferred, but not required.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well with residents, families, and team members.
• Friendly, patient, and respectful approach to working with seniors.
• Ability to follow directions and established food safety procedures.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull food service supplies and equipment as needed.
• Ability to bend, reach, and move throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ability to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Part-time employment
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Employee recognition and engagement programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement