Dietary Aide

Preferred Care Health Centers; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Training

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Preferred Care At Mercer seeks a Dietary Aide to support our kitchen team in meal preparation and service. You will assist the Cook, plate meals, and ensure timely delivery of trays in line with health standards.

Candidates should be reliable, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and work well with residents and staff in a fast-paced healthcare setting. English literacy and teamwork are required for daily tasks and records.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak and understand English and follow directions.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Neat, clean, well-groomed appearance and professional demeanor.
• Experience in facilities using quantity food production methods.
• Knowledge of nutrition basics and food safety/sanitation.
• Ability to read food tray cards and maintain records.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Places prepared food on plates/trays in accordance with tray tickets and policies.
• Prepares and delivers food and trays, washes dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen.
• Must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Time management

Physical stamina

Food safety

Job description

Preferred Care At Mercer is currently looking for Dietary Aides to join our team of healthcare professionals.

Job Summary

• The Dietary Aide assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Places prepared food on plates/trays in accordance with tray tickets in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Food Services Director/Manager or Cook, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.
• Prepares and delivers food and trays, washes dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards.
• The Dietary Aide must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.

Benefits For Qualified Associates

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive Pay and a nice benefit package
• Flexible work schedules