Dietary Aide

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17055, Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
In-Office
15-21 Hourly
Entry level
Healthtech • Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Provide friendly meal service and assist with food preparation, portioning, and meal setup. Ensure residents receive correct meals per dietary guidelines, maintain clean dining areas, wash dishes, restock supplies, follow food safety and sanitation standards, and deliver excellent customer service while working rotating shifts, including every-other-weekend and holiday coverage.
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Messiah Lifeways

🌟 Make Mealtimes Meaningful

At Messiah Lifeways, we believe dining should be more than just a meal — it should be an experience filled with connection, kindness, and care. As a Dietary Aide, you’ll help create welcoming dining moments for older adults by providing friendly service, supporting meal preparation, and being part of a team that makes a difference every day.

If you enjoy helping others, staying active, and being part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do

As a Dietary Aide, you’ll play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for our residents. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Serving meals with friendliness, respect, and care
  • Assisting with food preparation, portioning, and meal setup
  • Supporting residents by ensuring they receive the correct meals according to dietary guidelines
  • Keeping dining areas clean, organized, and inviting
  • Washing dishes, restocking supplies, and assisting with kitchen tasks
  • Following food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
  • Providing excellent customer service while working alongside a supportive Dining Services team

🕒 Schedule

We are looking for full-time and part-time Dietary Aides to support daily operations from 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM. Hours and shifts available may vary based on department needs, but every other weekend and holiday is required for all Dietary team members.

💡 What Makes You a Great Fit

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

  • Enjoy helping others and making someone’s day brighter
  • Are dependable, positive, and willing to learn
  • Work well in a team environment
  • Can stay active and keep up in a fast-paced dining setting
  • Take pride in providing excellent service
  • Treating older adults with dignity, kindness, and respect

Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or healthcare dining is helpful — but not required. We’re happy to train the right person!

    💜 Why You’ll Love Working at Messiah Lifeways

    At Messiah Lifeways, your work has purpose. Every meal served and every interaction shared helps create meaningful moments for the older adults we serve.

    Team members enjoy:

    • A mission-driven community where your work truly matters
    • Supportive teammates and leaders who want you to succeed
    • Paid training and opportunities to grow your skills
    • Career growth opportunities within the organization
    • A workplace built on kindness, teamwork, and connection
    • Comprehensive benefits available for eligible Full-Time employees

    Ready to Make a Difference?

    Join the Messiah Lifeways Dining Services team and help make every meal a meaningful experience. Apply today — we can’t wait to meet you!

    Messiah Lifeways is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    Qualifications

     

    • Must be at least 16 years old (work permit will be required if under 18)
    • Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
    • Strong communication and customer service skills
    • Reliable attendance and a positive attitude
    • Dietary Aide or food service experience is a plus, but not required

    Skills Required

    • Must be at least 16 years old (work permit required if under 18)
    • Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
    • Strong communication and customer service skills
    • Reliable attendance and a positive attitude
    • Availability for shifts between 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM and every other weekend and holiday rotation
    • Ability to stay active and work in a fast-paced dining setting
    • Works well in a team environment and willing to learn
    • Previous dietary aide, food service, or hospitality experience
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    The Company
    HQ: Mechanicsburg, PA
    223 Employees
    Year Founded: 1896

    What We Do

    Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive network of senior community services and residential living communities. It offers a range of residential living options and community support services for adults 55 and better.

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