Dietary Aide

Runnells Rehab Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnells Rehab Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals in a long-term care setting. You will ensure cleanliness, deliver dishes, and maintain dining areas in accordance with sanitary standards.

Responsibilities include setting up dining spaces, assisting in meal preparation, delivering trays, and helping with inventory and cost tracking. Vaccination against Covid-19 or approved exemption is required, along with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• H.S Diploma/G.E.D required.
• Prefered Long Term Care experience.
• Must be vaccinated for Covid-19 or have an exemption for medical/religious reasons.
• Reliable means of transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order.
• Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms.
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses, etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out the garbage.
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware.
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory.
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Covid-19 vaccination status

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for qualified Dietary Aides to prepare and serve food to people in our long-term care facility. You will deliver dishes and ensure good sanitary condition in cooking and dining premises.

The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Set up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order


• Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook


• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms


• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.


• Discard leftovers and take out the garbage


• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware


• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory


• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning


• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliance

Qualifications:

• H.S Diploma/G.E.D


• Prefered Long Term Care experience


• Must be vaccinated for Covid-19 or Have an exemption for medical/religious reasons


• Reliable Means of transportation