Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide supports food service operations by assisting with meal preparation, delivery, and sanitation in healthcare or institutional settings. This role ensures patients and residents receive meals that meet dietary requirements and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and dietary guidelines.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and plating.
• Deliver meals to patients/residents and assist with tray setup.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and service areas.
• Follow food safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Communicate with nursing staff and dietary team regarding patient needs.
• Record meal counts and assist with inventory as needed.
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service to patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in food service and food preparation.
• Cooking skills, including experience in hospitality, tray line, and line cooking.
• Strong cleaning and sanitation practices.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in food handling and safety protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Mechanicsburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mechanicsburg, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 30, 2026.