Dietary Aide

Optimacare; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform a variety of food service functions and maintain sanitary conditions in food service areas. The role supports daily operations, assists in meal preparation, and ensures residents receive high-quality service in a caring environment.

Responsibilities include following safety and sanitation policies, assisting with food delivery, and supporting dining room tasks while maintaining a positive interaction with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Reliability and ability to maintain schedule.
• Read, write, and understand directions in English.
• Experience in food service helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follow sanitation policies and procedures for food handling.
• Prepare and deliver snacks and meals as directed.
• Assist in cleaning duties and equipment sanitation.
• Serve residents in dining rooms and deliver to rooms as instructed.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation practices

Portion control

Customer interaction

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, a 217 bed-skilled nursing Center in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, seeks a registered nurse (RN) to help oversee nursing personnel, tend to the unit’s daily operations and fulfill other responsibilities, including but not limited to

The Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities and equipment. He/she may also assist in some aspects of food preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty

• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures

• Is aware of safety regulations and responsibilities in operating all equipment

• Delivers food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas, including resident rooms and dining room, as instructed by supervisor

• Servers – in dining rooms

• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed

• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor

• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights

• Performs related work as assigned

Job Skills

• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of handling and serving food.

• Working knowledge of sanitation practices relating to food handling.

• Ability to follow diet lists, portion food as specified and serve food in an appetizing manner.

• Possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in the English language. 6 Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Must be Reliable and Keep to a Schedule

• May Need to Work a Varied Schedule, as requested

• Ability to read, write, and understand directions in English language.

• Previous Food Service Aide experience is helpful.

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Flexible schedule