dietary aide

Diamond Healthcare; Oxford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Diamond Healthcare is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining cleanliness in the dietary department. You will help ensure residents receive meals that meet dietary needs while contributing to a pleasant dining experience.

This part-time position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth. You will work with a supportive team, delivering meals, assisting during dining, and ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service or healthcare experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs throughout shift.
• Must comply with all facility health requirements and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals according to diet orders and portion guidelines.
• Deliver meal trays to residents and assist residents during dining when needed.
• Set up and break down dining areas before and after meal service.
• Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Label and store food properly following food safety standards.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with dietary, nursing, and therapy staff to support resident needs.
• Provide friendly and respectful customer service to residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Written instructions

Verbal instructions

Dependable

Punctual

Mobility (stand/walk/bend)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining cleanliness within the dietary department. This role is essential to ensuring residents receive meals that meet their dietary needs while creating a pleasant dining experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals according to diet orders and portion guidelines


• Deliver meal trays to residents and assist residents during dining when needed


• Set up and break down dining areas before and after meal service


• Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with state and federal regulations


• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment


• Label and store food properly following food safety standards


• Follow infection control and safety procedures


• Work collaboratively with dietary, nursing, and therapy staff to support resident needs


• Provide friendly and respectful customer service to residents, families, and staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Previous food service or healthcare experience is a plus but not required


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions


• Strong teamwork and communication skills


• Must be dependable and punctual


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs throughout shift


• Must comply with all facility health requirements and background checks

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment


• Opportunities for growth and advancement


• Meaningful work serving our residents and community


• Flexible scheduling options

Job Type

Part-time

Pay: $12.72 - $15.69 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Job Type:

• Evening shift


• Full-Time and Part-Time Available


• Includes Weekends and Holidays as Scheduled