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Dietary Aide

Lorien Health Services
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Lorien Harmony Hall is hiring Dietary Aides to support food service operations at our assisted living-memory care community!

If you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and go the extra mile to get the job done, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that takes pride in providing quality service and supporting the health and well-being of our residents.

Pay Rate

$16.00-$16.50 per hour

Full-Time Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
    • 80 hours of vacation
    • 40 hours of sick time (with rollover)
    • Personal days
    • 7 Paid Major Holidays - Double time pay if you work the holiday
    • Same Day Pay! Life doesn’t wait, neither should you!
    • Medical Coverage CareFirst Medical Package
    • Tuition Assistance for continued education
    • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Think of it as your very own healthcare “piggy bank” — but instead of pennies, it’s filled with money your employer puts in to help cover your medical expenses!
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Employee Discounts
    • Employee Engagement! Earn points, earn rewards!


    What You Will Do

    • Assist with meal preparation and food service for residents
    • Serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and portion controls
    • Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and service areas
    • Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as assigned
    • Follow food safety, infection control, and sanitation standards
    • Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing staff to meet resident needs
    • Provide friendly, courteous service to residents and guests
    • Assist with other dietary duties as needed to support daily operations


    Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

    • Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Hours Available
    • Schedule Days, Evenings, Nights
    • Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.


    Located in the heart of Columbia, Maryland, Lorien Harmony Hall is a family-owned assisted living community with a long-standing tradition of compassionate care. As one of the first all-assisted living facilities in Maryland, we've spent decades helping seniors live with dignity, purpose, and comfort.

    While our roots are strong, our approach is modern — we continuously embrace advancements in medicine and technology to enhance both care and quality of life for our residents.

    Lorien Harmony Hall shares its campus with our sister facility, Lorien Columbia Nursing Home, and is proud to announce our newest addition Harmony Park, a dedicated Memory Care unit designed to meet the unique needs of residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

    Award-Winning Care

    Proudly recognized as “Best Assisted Living” and “Best Retirement Community” by The Daily Record's Reader Rankings.

    Join a team where tradition meets innovation — and where every day, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

    Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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