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Dietary Aide

Shalom Gardens
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
Fuel Your Passion as a Dietary Aide!

Are you ready to be a vital part of our team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional food service? As a dedicated Dietary Aide, you'll play a crucial role in preparing and serving delicious meals while maintaining impeccable sanitation standards. Join us in creating a dining experience that nourishes the body and warms the heart.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up tables and dining areas with precision, emphasizing cleanliness and order.
  • Prepare meals under the guidance of a dietary manager or cook, ensuring adherence to instructions and safety standards.
  • Deliver dishes and trays promptly to designated rooms and times.
  • Assist in post-meal cleanup by clearing dining areas and collecting plates and utensils.
  • Maintain hygiene by disposing of leftovers and taking out garbage.
  • Keep food stations clean, wash dishes, cooking equipment, and silverware.
  • Monitor ingredient stock levels and maintain inventory.
  • Contribute to the upkeep of kitchen equipment and appliances.


Skills You Bring:

  • Proven experience as a dietary aide, showcasing your culinary and customer service expertise.
  • Knowledgeable about sanitation and safety guidelines, ensuring a hygienic environment.
  • Skilled in meal preparation according to instructions, utilizing cookware and appliances effectively.
  • Friendly demeanor with excellent communication skills.
  • Physical fitness and stamina for a fast-paced environment.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; food service certification is a plus.


Why Choose Us?

  • Culinary Impact: Contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our residents.
  • Safety First: Prioritize sanitation and safety in all food preparation and service.
  • Collaborative Team: Join a team that values communication, cooperation, and mutual support.
  • Customer-Centric: Embrace a customer-oriented approach, ensuring excellent food services.
  • Kitchen Efficiency: Utilize your skills to maintain kitchen equipment and inventory.
  • Physical Endurance: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating physical stamina.
  • Health and Wellness: Contribute to our residents' health and wellbeing through nutritious meals.
  • Room to Grow: Pursue food service certification and continue growing in your role.


Make Every Meal an Experience to Savor!

If you're excited to share your culinary talents, enhance resident experiences, and contribute to a warm and nourishing environment, apply now. Join us as a Dietary Aide and play a pivotal role in creating a dining journey that brings joy to every plate.

Apply Today and Serve up Smiles!

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Exciting Benefits Await You:

  • Attractive Compensation: Enjoy competitive pay that truly values your contributions.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and prioritize your well-being with ample PTO.
  • 401(k) Plan: Secure your financial future with our strong retirement plan.
  • Flexible Daily Pay: Access your earnings whenever you need them.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Benefit from a wide range of options, including dental, health, vision, and disability insurance.
  • Wellness Program Access: Prioritize your health with resources designed to support your well-being.
  • Inclusive Workplace Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment that champions diversity and collaboration.
  • Career and Educational Development: Unlock your potential with numerous opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • Comprehensive Onboarding and Professional Development Programs: Expertly crafted to cultivate growth and significantly enhance essential skills, paving the way for sustained success and excellence.


We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.

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