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DIETARY AIDE (KITCHEN WORKER) - FULL TIME

Avon Health Center

Avon, CT 06001 • $17.50 / hr • 10/16/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Description:

As dietary aide, you will help to prepare and serve food in a family-owned, friendly nursing home setting. You will report to the Director of Dining Services. This is a FULL TIME position and includes every other weekend and some holidays.

$17.50/hour plus weekend differential when applicable

Includes every other weekend and every other holiday

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Help prepare food and meals
  • Wash/clean dishes and washroom duties
  • Deliver food to facility residents
  • Assist with special catering events at facility
  • Assist in kitchen as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Work independently and as a team player
  • Communicate well
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Deal tactfully with residents, family members, and staff
  • May be required to stand for long periods of time
  • May have to lift, push, pull and move equipment and supplies without restrictions
  • Must be able to work every other weekend and some holidays as needed by department
  • Must be reliable - our facility does not close for inclement weather; we are open 365 days a year

EXPERIENCE:

Experience preferred but will train the right candidate!

BENEFITS OFFERED:*

  • Health, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • FREE Short Term Disability
  • FREE Basic Life Insurance
  • FREE Accident Death/Dismemberment Insurance
  • Voluntary benefits including Life, Hospital, Accident, Critical Illness & Disability coverage through Colonial Life
  • Direct Primary Care (DPC)/Tax Savings Program through HealthCare2U (including free Telehealth)
  • 401k/401k Roth with company match*
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Uniform Allowance*
  • Yearly PTO Cash Out Opportunity*
  • Weekend Differential
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Employee and Family

*to eligible employees based on hours and length of service

Requirements:
  • Must be able to work every other weekend and some holidays
  • Must be reliable