Diet Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Dietetic-Management department is seeking a Diet Assistant to support patient meal preparation and service. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and ServSafe certification, with day shifts and per diem availability at Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ.

Responsibilities include trayline setup, cold food assembly, baby formula preparation, and menu coordination with diet orders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required within one year of hire.
• Ability to speak, read and write English for daily tasks.
• ServSafe certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and handles food in accordance with sanitary and HACCP regulations, in sufficient quantities and on time to meet schedules.
• Performs all food service duties related to patient meals including trayline setup, cold food assembly, tray delivery, pickup and sanitation.
• Prepares special baby formulas and other nourishments as directed by the Dietician or Dietetic Technician.
• Manages patient menus, assists patients with forms, and prepares the count sheet for the next day.
• Follows standardized recipes, maintains portion control and sanitary standards.
• Heads menus for patient use and maintains clean, orderly work area; serves hot food to staff and meets cafeteria requirements.
• Estimates time to prepare food to meet menu requirements and other deadlines.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Location

150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Req #

0000248077

Category

Dietitian / Nutritionist

Status

Per Diem

Shift

Day

Facility

Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department

Dietary-Management

Pay Range

$19.47 per hour

Location

150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Job Title

Diet Assistant

Location

Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name

Dietary-Management

Req #

0000248077

Status

Hourly

Shift

Day

Pay Range

$19.47 - $19.47 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

Performs a variety of duties in preparing, distributing and clean up of cold food for patients and staff.

Qualifications

Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required within one (1) year of hire.

Preferred

• Previous food service experience preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write English as it relates to the competent daily preparation of the count sheet, reading menus for baby formulas
• Ability to do simple mathematics as it relates to the above
• Ability to work a variety of schedules
  

Certifications And Licenses Required

• ServSafe
  

Scheduling Requirements

• Day shift, 7:00am-3:30pm (times may vary)
• Flexibility throughout the week/weekends
• Per Diem, as needed
  

Essential Functions

• Prepares and handles food in accordance with sanitary and HACCP regulations, in sufficient quantities and on time to meet schedules
• Performs all food service duties as they relate to the patient's meal service including trayline setup, cold food assembly, tray delivery, pickup cleaning, and sanitation
• Prepares special baby formulas and other nourishments such as tube feedings according to direction by Dietician or Dietetic Technician
• Responsible for patient menus, including distribution, assisting patients filling them out, check for accuracy according to cardex, and preparing the count sheet for the next day
• Follows standardized recipes in preparation of cold food for patients and staff under strict sanitary guidelines paying attention to portion control
• Heads menus for patient use, ensuring proper menu for each patient according to diet order in cardex. Cleans equipment and general work area and maintains a sanitary and orderly work area
• Serves hot food to staff in cafeteria. Follows pre-established par levels of food needed to meet cafeteria meal requirements
• Estimates time required to prepare food in order to meet cafeteria menu requirements and other similar deadlines
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer