Dietary Aide

Preferred Care Management; Hillcrest (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Continuous professional and clinical培训

Competitive pay package

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Preferred Care At Mercer is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist the Cook in meal preparation and service. You will place prepared food on plates, follow tray tickets, and ensure quality service in line with our policies and procedures.

You will lift up to 50 pounds, work around food, maintain cleanliness, and communicate effectively with residents and staff. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English; follow directions.
• Follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintain neat, clean appearance.
• Experience in facilities with quantity food production.
• General knowledge of nutrition.
• Read and apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and sanitation.
• Interact positively with residents, clients, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook in meal preparation and service.
• Place prepared food on plates/trays per tray tickets and policies.
• Prepare and deliver food and trays; wash dishes; clean and sanitize kitchen.
• Be detail-oriented, well-groomed, professional, and a team player.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Neat appearance

Team player

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Record keeping

Communication skills

Physical stamina

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