Dietary Aide

About the role

🏆 Voted Gettysburg's Top Skilled Nursing Facility by the Community Second Place Overall in Celebrate Gettysburg's "Gettysburg's Greatest" Senior Living Category Recognized as a 2026 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award recipient for exemplifying excellence and demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Dietary Aide Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg is seeking a dependable, team-oriented Dietary Aide to join our award-winning team. If you enjoy preparing nutritious, high-quality meals and making a positive impact on the lives of residents, we'd love to hear from you. At Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg, we are committed to investing in our employees by providing the resources, support, and flexibility needed to build rewarding careers. Our team members enjoy opportunities for professional growth while helping provide exceptional care and service in a warm, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals, soups, side dishes, desserts, and beverages according to planned menus and physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
• Monitor food temperatures throughout preparation, cooking, and service to ensure food safety compliance.
• Prepare food in accordance with all food handling, sanitation, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with meal service to ensure residents receive meals accurately and on time.
• Properly label, store, rotate, and dispose of food items using safe food handling practices.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, including cooking equipment, food preparation areas, dishes, utensils, and workstations.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, rotating, and organizing food and kitchen supplies.
• Work collaboratively with the Dietary Manager and dietary team to provide exceptional dining experiences for residents.
• Follow all facility policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation practices preferred.
• ServSafe certification is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality meals and outstanding service to residents.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• On-demand pay option
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits