Dietary Aide

Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Kearny, NJ is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide for 3:30 PM–7:30 PM shifts to support residents’ health through nutritious meals and quality service. You will assemble meal trays, deliver and collect trays, maintain cleanliness, assist with special events, and ensure safety and compliance with health regulations, while working with a collaborative team.

The role requires dependable teamwork, English literacy, and at least one year of dietary

Qualifications

• Dependable with the ability to read and write in English.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a dietary role within a nursing home, hospital, or similar healthcare setting.
• Strong teamwork skills and a resident-focused mindset.
• Ability to work efficiently and uphold cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up resident meal trays according to individual dietary needs.
• Deliver and collect trays promptly and courteously, ensuring meals reach the correct residents.
• Break down trays and handle their contents with care.
• Maintain cleanliness after each meal service, including trash disposal, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing work areas.
• Assist with food preparation for special events and celebrations.
• Deliver daily snacks and ensure food carts are transported to designated areas.
• Support departmental protocols, policies, and health regulations to maintain a safe environment.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience for residents and their families.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Teamwork

Resident-focused

Job description

Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center -

Facility: Belgrove Rehab and Nursing Center
Position: Dietary Aide
Location: Kearny, New Jersey
Shift: Part Time | 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Salary: $15.49/hour

Join Our Team as a Dietary Aide!

At Belgrove Rehab and Nursing Center, we believe that nutritious, well-prepared meals are an essential part of quality care. We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Dietary Aide to support our residents’ health and well-being through outstanding food service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up resident meal trays according to individual dietary needs.
• Deliver and collect trays promptly and courteously, ensuring meals reach the correct residents.
• Break down trays and handle their contents with care.
• Maintain cleanliness after each meal service, including trash disposal, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing work areas.
• Assist with food preparation for special events and celebrations.
• Deliver daily snacks and ensure food carts are transported to designated areas.
• Support departmental protocols, policies, and health regulations to maintain a safe environment.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Dependable, with the ability to read and write in English.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a dietary role within a nursing home, hospital, or similar healthcare setting.
• Strong teamwork skills and a resident-focused mindset.
• Ability to work efficiently and uphold cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.