Dietary Aide

Belle-Care-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Job summary

Belle Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to perform varied food service tasks and help maintain clean, sanitary dining areas. You may assist in food preparation and deliver meals to residents with care and attention to their dietary needs.

The position requires English reading/writing and familiarity with food handling and sanitation. Previous food service experience is helpful; on-site work with opportunities for overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and understand directions in English.
• Previous Food Service Aide experience is helpful.
• Ability to follow diet lists and portion food as specified.

Responsibilities

• Report to assigned time in uniform, ready for duty.
• Handle food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures.
• Be aware of safety regulations in operating all equipment.
• Deliver food carts, trays to designated areas including resident rooms and dining room.
• Serve in dining rooms.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties per policies and procedures.
• Report discrepancies in area to supervisor.
• Ensure residents and families receive high-quality service in a caring atmosphere.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Portion control

Customer service

English language

TB test verification

Education

Food service experience helpful

Job description

Dietary Aide

RATE: $16 Per Hour

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available

ABOUT US:

At Belle Care we are big believers in making work a positive experience and that is why we invest in and give back to our staff. From our weekly “Thankful Thursday” Program to our Monthly Gift Giveaways and various other programs we run there is always something exciting happening.

Join Our team today and have an experience like never before!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Food Service Aide performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities and equipment. He/she may also assist in some aspects of food preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITLES:

1. 1 Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty;
2. 2 Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures;
3. 3 Is aware of safety regulations and responsibilities in operating all equipment;
4. 4 Delivers food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas, including resident rooms and dining room, as instructed by supervisor;
5. 5 Serve – in dining rooms;
6. 6 Prepare and deliver snacks as directed;
7. 7 Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures;
8. 8 Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor;
9. 9 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
10. 10 Performs related work as assigned.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to read, write, and understand directions in English language. Previous Food Service Aide experience is helpful.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of handling and serving food.
2. Working knowledge of sanitation practices relating to food handling.
3. Ability to follow diet lists, portion food as specified and serve food in an appetizing manner.
4. Possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
5. Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in the English language.
6. Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.