Dietary Aide

Job Duties

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Dietary Aide to join our team and support the nutritional needs of residents in our Veterans Care Center. This role plays an important part in ensuring meals are prepared, served, and delivered in a resident-centered environment.

• Assist with preparing and serving meals according to planned menus and resident diet orders.
• Maintain food safety standards during meal service.
• Deliver meals to residents in kitchenettes or individual rooms as needed.
• Complete and record daily temperature logs
• Set up meal trays, dining areas, and prep stations in a clean and organized manner.
• Wash dishes, sanitize work areas, and maintain kitchen cleanliness in accordance with health regulations.
• Follow special diet requirements, including texture-modified and physician-ordered diets.
• Assist with stocking food and supplies, rotating inventory, and monitoring expiration dates.
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, families, and staff.
• Communicate any dietary concerns, questions, or changes in resident needs to the supervisor.
• Support the dietary team in maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant kitchen environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines (SERV Safe standards)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift items in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in food service or healthcare dietary settings preferred but not required.

Additional Considerations

• Previous long-term care, geriatric or hospital experience preferred but not required.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.

To be considered for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application.

Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).

Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Latarsha Jordan
Phone: 757-263-3100
Email: HRJCVCC@dvs.virginia.gov