Friendship

Dietary Aide

3719 Knollridge Rd, Salem, VA 24153

On-site · $15/hr (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026

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Friendship is looking for full-time Dietary Aides to join our Friendship Richfield Health Center team, located in Salem, VA. The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing food service to residents, guests and employees under sanitary conditions and for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Shift:

Varied schedule and every other weekend

Roles & Responsibilities:

Correctly and safely uses kitchen equipment and utensils for food preparation, service and cleaning
Abide by facility policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations related to food safety and sanitation
Prepares meal trays for residents according to diet list for each resident; ensures that meals are complete and processed per individual requirements and requests per diet orders (i.e. puree diets)
Ensures that meals are delivered promptly on-time per schedule
Keeps kitchen clean and sanitized on a daily basis - prior to breaks and leaving for the day. Labels all food products for proper storage according to regulations.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Food service experience preferred
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)