Dietary Aide

Preferred Care Health Centers; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Continuous professional and clinical training

Competitive Pay

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Preferred Care Health Centers, located in Hamilton Township, NJ, is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist the Cook in meal preparation and service. The role involves delivering food trays and maintaining kitchen hygiene.

Candidates should have experience in food service, a good understanding of nutrition, and must be detail-oriented and dependable. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Deliver food and trays, wash dishes and sanitize kitchen.
• Maintain neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of food safety/sanitation

Education

Specialized training in food service

Job description

Preferred Care At Hamilton

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

• Preferred Care At Hamilton located in Hamilton, NJ
• Every other weekend

Professional Development for Dietary Aides

• We understand that you want to succeed not only as a person but also as a professional.
• At Preferred Care At Hamilton, we believe in providing our associates with growth opportunities through career advancement to help you reach your maximum potential.

Benefits For Qualified Associates

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

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

• Specialized training in food service is desirable. May be required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
• 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.