What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide | 32 hrs/ week position at Fairmount Homes, Inc?
Dietary Aide | 32 Hours/Week
Fairmount Homes | Ephrata, PA
Begin your career serving others in a meaningful way! Fairmount Homes is seeking a Dining Server to join our Dining Services team. This role is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, values teamwork, and is interested in learning more about food preparation in our Skilled Nursing and Personal Care neighborhoods.
At Fairmount, dining is more than a meal — it’s an opportunity to show care, dignity, and compassion to the residents we serve.
Position Details
Position: Dietary Aide
Hours: 32 hours/week
Schedule: 6:00am–2:00pm and 11:00am–7:00pm
Includes every other weekend and holiday rotation
Starting Pay: $18.30–$19.80/hour
$1.00/hour evenings
$1.25/hour weekends
Why Work at Fairmount Homes?
Employee discounts at the Fairmount Café
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
401(k) retirement plan
Dental and Vision benefits
Medical benefits
Supportive, team-oriented work environment rooted in faith-based values
Position Summary
The Dining Server assists the Wheat Ridge cooks with the preparation and service of high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety standards. This position works closely with nursing team members to provide excellent dining experiences for residents in Skilled Nursing and Personal Care.
Essential Duties
Ensure residents receive meals according to ordered diets
Deliver hot foods, cold foods, and beverages to designated service areas
Assist cooks with portioning and preparing cold food items
Stock service kitchens with food, supplements, and supplies
Work collaboratively with nursing team members during meal service
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards in all work areas
Check, record, and report refrigerator and freezer temperatures
Assist with dishwashing, including collecting, washing, unloading, and storing dishes
Assist with receiving and inventory as needed
Perform other duties as assigned to meet facility needs
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of safe and sanitary food and equipment handling practices
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
Professional appearance and adherence to hygiene and dress standards
Customer-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented
Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Fairmount Homes
Salary : $18 - $20