Dietary Aide

Pinnacle Dietary Global; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Dietary Global in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member to prepare and serve meals according to menus and yield guides. You will help plan weekly menus, chop ingredients, and maintain clean, sanitary prep areas.

The role requires compliance with health and safety standards, plus the ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. A High School Diploma or GED and Serve Safe Certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Serve Safe Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to menus and yield guides.
• Performs various job flows as directed by DDS.
• Plans weekly meals, prepares, and chops ingredients.
• Maintains sanitized and orderly food prep areas.
• Cleans floors, equipment, and work areas; washes dishes and pots.
• Brews coffee, operates beverage machines, and sets up food areas.
• Stores silverware, dishes, glasses, and other items.
• Collects trays and participates in ware washing when assigned.
• Delivers food to staff, patients, and catering events when needed.
• Complies with health department requirements and client security protocols.
• Checks and stores incoming supplies.
• Follows break schedules; works weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Follow instructions

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Job Duties:

• Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides.
• Perform various job flows as needed and directed by DDS.
• Will help plan weekly meals, prepare, and chop ingredients.
• Keeps food preparation areas sanitized and orderly.
• Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping, and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing, and pot washing.
• Brews coffee, fills beverage machines, sets up hot and/or cold food areas.
• Stores silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc.
• Collects and strips trays for dishwashing and participates in ware washing if assigned.
• Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, patients, and catering events.
• Complies with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling
• Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines.
• Checks and stores incoming supplies.
• Follows assigned break schedules; work weekends, evenings and holidays are required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail and sanitation rules.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Serve Safe Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• May be required work in excessive heat and cold in association with the kitchen environment.