Compassionate Dining Aide & Food Prep

Mystic Meadows Rehab & Nursing Center; Little Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Mystic Meadows Rehab & Nursing Center in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ invites applicants for a dietary aide position. Responsibilities include assisting cooks, preparing beverages and meals, and ensuring meals meet diet orders.

Join a caring team; we offer flexible scheduling, paid time off, and competitive benefits. A High School diploma is required, and the role is on-site with potential growth within the dietary department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks and dietary staff with basic food preparation as directed.
• Prepare beverages, desserts, salads, sandwiches, snacks, and other food items as assigned.
• Portion and plate food according to established standards.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and diet requirements.
• Check food temperatures and maintain proper food-handling procedures.
• Ensure food is properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated.
• Assist with preparing and setting up meals, snacks, and beverages for residents.
• Set up meal trays according to residents' diet orders, preferences, allergies, and special instructions.
• Deliver and serve meals to residents in dining areas and resident rooms as assigned.
• Ensure residents receive the correct meal and appropriate diet consistency.
• Assist with transporting food carts and meal trays throughout the facility.
• Collect meal trays and return dishes, utensils, and equipment to the appropriate areas.
• Assist with dining room setup and cleanup before and after meals.
• Provide courteous and respectful service to residents during meal times.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Mystic Meadows Rehab & Nursing Center in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ invites applicants for a dietary aide position. Responsibilities include assisting cooks, preparing beverages and meals, and ensuring meals meet diet orders.

Join a caring team; we offer flexible scheduling, paid time off, and competitive benefits. A High School diploma is required, and the role is on-site with potential growth within the dietary department.