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Dietary Aide

Athena Health Care Systems
Southbridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
We are hiring per diem Dietary Aides to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

No experience is necessary. On-the-job training provided. Weekly pay at $16 an hour. 4p-8p shift. Great after-school job!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Dietary Aide, your duties and responsibilities include:

  • Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician.
  • Ensure proper serving temperature of the food and beverages.
  • Assure delivery on a timely basis.
  • Maintains visual appeal of the food and emphasis on the use of garnishes.
  • Adhere to daily nourishment list and stock nourishment stations.
  • Assist the cook in monitoring of meal serving times.
  • Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
  • Other duties assigned by the dining director.


Specific Requirements:

  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
  • Must be able to follow oral and written communication.
  • Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of the dining service areas; must perform regular inspections of dietary services areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
  • Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
  • Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.


About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

  • Competitive and Weekly Pay
  • Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
  • Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Exclusive Employer Discount Program


Available for Eligible Team Members:

  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Vacation and Personal Time
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

Salary : $16

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