Dietary Aide

Overview

Lorien Columbia is hiring Dietary Aides to support food service operations at our Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation community!

If you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and go the extra mile to get the job done, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join a team that takes pride in providing quality service and supporting the health and well-being of our residents.

Pay Rate

$16.00-$16.50 per hour

Full-Time Benefits Package

• PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)

• Personal Days

• 7 Paid Major Holidays (Double time when worked)

• CareFirst Medical Insurance

• Tuition Assistance

• HRA Fund

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Perks & Rewards

• Employee discounts

• Earn points, earn rewards program

• Attendance incentives

• Referral bonus program

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Assist with meal preparation and food service for residents

• Serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and portion controls

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and service areas

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as assigned

• Follow food safety, infection control, and sanitation standards

• Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing staff to meet resident needs

• Provide friendly, courteous service to residents and guests

• Assist with other dietary duties as needed to support daily operations

Qualifications

• Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Hours Available
• Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be 17yr or older

Lorien Columbia is proud to be the flagship location of Lorien Health Services and has been serving the community since 1977.

Our facility offers a full range of services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy, and is home to the only Korean nursing unit in Howard County.

With 215 beds across five nursing units — and plans to expand with a new unit — Lorien Columbia continues to grow while staying true to its mission of providing exceptional care.

Nationally Recognized: Since 2020, we’ve been named one of the Top Nursing Homes in Maryland by Newsweek Magazine, a testament to our dedication to quality care and innovation.

Join a team with a legacy of excellence and a future full of opportunity at Lorien Columbia.

Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.