What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide I position at Morningstar Living?
Are you an experienced Dietary Aide looking for a new opportunity?
Morningstar Living is currently hiring a full-time, Dietary Aide for our Moravian Hall Square Campus in Nazareth, PA. This opportunity is day shift, 5:30am-2:00pm, with an every other weekend requirement.
Morningstar Living offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with low deductibles
- Competitive Wages
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Company-Sponsored Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company participation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Perks at Work – exclusive employee discounts
Dietary Aides perform a variety of duties including cold food production for resident meals, nourishment's, and assist in the Health and Wellness dining room. Dietary Aides are responsible for but not limited to: Cleaning equipment, utensils, etc. and his/her work area.
What will I do as a Dietary Aide?
- Assist in the serving of breakfast tray-line for Health Care.
- Use daily food production logs and recipes to produce menu items in correct portions and amounts.
- Prepare salads, desserts and fruit for Health Care and Galilee dinner and supper.
- Serve residents in cooperation with nursing staff and according to resident preferences and diet order.
- Complete knowledge of menu and daily specials.
- Knowledge of modified consistency dietary needs.
What do I need to be a Dietary Aide?
- Must have the ability to interact well with elderly residents and staff.
- Must have basic knowledge of food quality and nutrition.
- One year previous experience with food preparation and food service preferred.
- Willingness to perform repetitive tasks; possess a cooperative, reliable attitude.
- Demonstrates good communication skills with staff and management.
- Must have the ability to follow and produce necessary food items in accordance of the use of a standardized recipe.
- Must possess basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Basic computer skills.
Why choose Morningstar Living?
Our organization opened the Moravian Hall Square campus in 1988. This location is now home to over 300 senior residents experiencing the regions' best services in Assisted Living, Memory Support Care, Rehabilitation, and Nursing Care. Heritage Village Campus sits on 50 acres of lush countryside offering a cottage community in a village setting.
- Best Nursing Homes 2026 | U.S. News & World Report
Recognized as a High Performing nursing home—the highest possible rating—for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. -
Overall 5‑Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The highest possible rating for quality of care, staffing, and health inspections. - America’s BEST Nursing Homes 2025 | Newsweek
Named among the nation’s top nursing homes based on performance data, resident satisfaction, and quality measures. - Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction | Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Nationally recognized for excellence in dementia care and commitment to best practices.
Our focus at Morningstar Living is to maintain the health and wellness of our residents, by being the conduit for each resident to live life well. And there is no greater joy and satisfaction than the friendship and bond you will build with our residents, along with the supportive, caring team around you. But the best part? You have the ability to work a schedule that works for you and your family... because work-life harmony is key to your formula for success.
Morningstar Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.