What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Messiah Lifeways?
Who We Are
Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization located in Mechanicsburg, PA, that provides a network of services for adults, 55 and better living in South Central PA. Our roots trace back to 1896, when the Brethren in Christ Church founded Messiah Home in Harrisburg, PA, to serve older adults with Christ-like love.
Who You Are
The Dietary Aide is charged with setting up, serving, and cleaning dining areas to ensure a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for residents. Between meal services, this role supports meal preparation, engages residents to enhance their dining experience, and assists other team members as needed. The Dietary Aide is also tasked with completing and maintaining required documentation in compliance with all regulatory guidelines and standards. The Dietary aide will work a schedule of 6:00AM -2:30PM and includes an every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation. This position have 80 hours per pay.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have knowledge of/experience in the following:
- Team Oriented – strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors and colleagues
- Strong Procedure Adherence – adheres to established protocols for food preparation, meal service, and cleanup
- Customer Service: Friendly, professional, and service-oriented demeanor
- Resident Sensitivity: Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of residents
What You’ll Do
- Check dining rooms and make sure all tables, counters and menu items are available and in place for the meal to be served.
- Transfer any food items from the kitchen to the dining rooms or resident rooms' that are needed.
- Ensuring the kitchen is stocked according to neighborhood needs and refills condiments, salts and peppers, daily.
- Return unused portions to the kitchen and notify the Executive Chef or Production Supervisor.
- Circulates through the dining room responding to the needs of the residents.
- Observes resident appetites and food intake as requested. Reports and/or documents to the manager any suggestions or concerns.
Potential Career Growth Track: Cook, Dining Supervisor, Enrichment Services, Nursing Assistant
What Else You’ll Need
- Dietary Aide Experience (preferred but not required)
- Must be at least 16 years of age
Why You Should Choose to Work with Us
We work hard to create a One Team culture of care and collaboration and ensure that team members are best equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. Messiah Lifeways team members genuinely enjoy what they do, who they serve, and the people they work alongside. Click here to learn more about what we offer in our comprehensive benefits package.
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