Compassionate Nutrition Aide for Resident Meals

Atlas Healthcare, LLC; Freneau (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support residents and staff by preparing meals, serving trays, and maintaining a clean, sanitary dietary area in a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to dining policies, and efficient setup of meals and beverages while ensuring safety and quality of nutritional services. The facility operates 24 hours a day, requiring rotating shifts, holiday work, and readiness for inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals and beverages.
• Participate in the food tray line and prepare trays according to diet cards in an efficient manner to meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Assist with loading food carts and serving meals to Residents, and staff.
• Bag and store food items as directed.
• Clean and wrap silverware, inspecting each piece to make sure it is clean before wrapping.
• Bus and clean tables after meal time throughout the facility.
• Scrape, wash, and rack unclean dishes and utensils.
• Assist in the operation of the dish-washing machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes and inspect for cleanliness.
• Place clean dishes, utensils and cutlery in their proper storage place.
• Participate in table setup which includes but not limited to tablecloth, silverware, dishware and filling cups with water.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers in accordance with established sanitation procedures and guidelines.
• Assure that work area is clean and free of hazardous conditions such as spills, excess carts, and etc.
• Assure that equipment, tools and supplies are properly stored at all times.
• Report all equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the supervisor and keep the supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment along with any accidents/incidents to the Dietary Supervisor.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in meetings and in-services as directed or scheduled.

Job description

Atlas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support residents and staff by preparing meals, serving trays, and maintaining a clean, sanitary dietary area in a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to dining policies, and efficient setup of meals and beverages while ensuring safety and quality of nutritional services. The facility operates 24 hours a day, requiring rotating shifts, holiday work, and readiness for inclement weather.