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Dietary Aide

Lorien Health Services
Ellicott, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Join the Lorien Encore team as a Dietary Aide and play an important role in supporting resident health and satisfaction through quality meal service.

Lorien Encore is seeking compassionate, reliable Dietary Aides to assist with meal preparation and service in our skilled nursing community. If you enjoy working in a team‑oriented environment and are committed to providing excellent service to residents, we’d love to hear from you.

At Lorien, we are more than a nursing home—we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents every day.

Pay Rate

  • $16.00 per hour
  • Same Day Pay available for all employees


Full-Time Benefits

  • PTO 80 hours vacation 40 hours sick time (rollover available)
  • Personal Days
  • 7 Paid Major Holidays
    • Double time when worked for all hourly employees
  • CareFirst Medical Benefits
  • Tuition Assistance
  • HRA Fund
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Perks

  • Employee Discounts
  • Earn Points, Earn Rewards
  • Professional Development
  • Attendance Rewards
  • Referral Program
  • High School diploma or GED, a plus
  • Must be at least 17 years old
  • Previous experience as a Dietary Aide, Food Service Worker, or Kitchen Assistant preferred (but not required)
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced healthcare environment
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Commitment to excellent customer service and resident care
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light physical tasks


Be part of a team that values compassion, teamwork, and service excellence. Join Lorien Encore and help make mealtime a positive experience for our residents.

👉 Apply today and become part of the Lorien family.

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

Schedule & Availability

  • Full-Time Hours
  • 1200 PM -800 PM
  • Every other weekend availability required (Saturday & Sunday)


Welcome to Encore at Turf Valley - Where Your Career Shines as Bright as Our Campus!

Set on a beautiful country club campus with a stunning five-star facility, Encore at Turf Valley offers more than just an impressive setting — we offer a workplace built on heart, teamwork, and purpose. Since 2010, we’ve been an industry-leading healthcare campus, and our real strength lies in the people who make it all happen — our all-star team of compassionate, dedicated professionals who support each other like family.

As part of Lorien Health Services, a recognized leader in healthcare innovation, we use cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking practices to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. But here, your growth matters too.

At Encore, you won’t just come to work — you’ll build a future, gain experience, and have the full support of a leadership team that works side-by-side with you. Our mission is simple to help every team member, every family member, and every resident write their own success story.

Ready to start yours?

Believe it — and apply today.

Award-Winning Care

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

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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