Messiah Lifeways

Dietary Aide

Messiah Lifeways  â€¢  Mechanicsburg, PA (Onsite)  â€¢  9 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Messiah Home - Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Evening

Job Category: OtherShift: 10:30am - 7:00pm

Status: Full Time with every other weekend and every other holiday

🌟 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 a full-time Dietary Aide to support daily operations from 10:30 AM – 7:00 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!

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
Messiah Lifeways

About Messiah Lifeways

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 to 1896, when the Brethren in Christ Church founded Messiah Home in Harrisburg, PA to serve older adults with Christ-like love.

From the beginning, Messiah Lifeways has been committed to changing the conversation about aging. We want to push the boundaries and resist the stereotypes. We do not fear growing older. Rather, we re-imagine the journey of aging as a time of purpose, zest, and faith-filled living.

Today, it is our dream to inspire everyone 55 and better to live life fully. We pour our heart and soul into every interaction, every relationship, so that we can overcome the challenges and enjoy the triumphs along the journey.

We invite anyone in the community who is 55 and better to walk with us and explore all the possibilities of Messiah Lifeways; of continuing to seek purpose and zest, and to grow as individuals. Together, we can redefine aging and what it means to grow older. Together, we can live – Life. Embraced.

For more information about Messiah Lifeways, please call 717.790.8201 or email us at life@messiahlifeways.org.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1896
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