Compassionate Dietary Aide: Resident Meals (Part-Time)

Excelsior Care Group; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Belgrove Rehab and Nursing Center in Kearny, New Jersey is seeking a dependable Part Time Dietary Aide to support residents’ health through nutritious meals and compassionate service.

You will prepare and set up resident meal trays, deliver and collect trays, maintain cleanliness, assist with special events, and help transport food carts while following health regulations to ensure a safe, positive dining experience for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Dependable with the ability to read and write in English.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a dietary role within a nursing home, hospital, or similar healthcare setting.
• Strong teamwork skills and a resident-focused mindset.
• Ability to work efficiently and uphold cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up resident meal trays according to individual dietary needs.
• Deliver and collect trays promptly and courteously, ensuring meals reach the correct residents.
• Break down trays and handle their contents with care.
• Maintain cleanliness after each meal service, including trash disposal, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing work areas.
• Assist with food preparation for special events and celebrations.
• Deliver daily snacks and ensure food carts are transported to designated areas.
• Support departmental protocols, policies, and health regulations to maintain a safe environment.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience for residents and their families.

Skills

Reading & writing in English

Teamwork

Dependability

Job description

Belgrove Rehab and Nursing Center in Kearny, New Jersey is seeking a dependable Part Time Dietary Aide to support residents’ health through nutritious meals and compassionate service.

You will prepare and set up resident meal trays, deliver and collect trays, maintain cleanliness, assist with special events, and help transport food carts while following health regulations to ensure a safe, positive dining experience for residents and families.