Dietary Aide

Blanche River Health; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Blanche River Health is seeking a Dietary Aide responsible for assembling and delivering meal trays, maintaining a clean working environment, and providing food services in the cafeteria. This part-time, temporary role requires food safety knowledge and excellent customer interaction skills. A commitment to professional development and a supportive workplace culture is emphasized.

Benefits

Education Bursary program

Employee Wellness programs

Diverse and equitable workplace

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Capable of operating kitchen equipment and cash register.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver meal trays to patients according to procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and kitchen equipment.
• Serve customers in the cafeteria and handle cash transactions.

Skills

Knowledge of cafeteria services

Food safety knowledge

Cooking experience

Ability to follow instructions

Customer interaction skills

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or related experience

Job description

· A commitment to professional and personal development including an Education Bursary program.

· A commitment to employee Wellness including work-life balance

· A commitment to a diverse, supportive and equitable workplace

· A commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment

Compensation & Benefits Information

· Rate of pay ranges from: $26.47 to $27.16, as per the SEIU-Service Collective Agreement

· Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP).Click on the link provided for more information - https://hoopp.com/

· Percent in lieu and vacation percent pay up to 18%, as per the SEIU-Service Collective Agreement

Job Summary:

Dietary Aide employees are responsible to help assemble and /or deliver meal trays to patients accurately.They are responsible to pick up, wash and put away all patients’ dishes ensuring proper procedures are followed.They are required to keep their work area clean and sanitary according to sanitation and safety standards. Dietary Aide employees are also required to prepare and serve cold food items and to complete work assigned as outlined in their job schedules.They are responsible to work in the Cafeteria, serve customers, handle cash and complete all cafeteria financial reports. They also prepare and deliver all catering requests and supplies to other areas of the hospital.

Requirements:

· Ontario Secondary School Diploma or related experience.

· Knowledge of cafeteria services and portioning of food.

· Good knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

· Operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment.

· Must be able to operate cash register and have knowledge of cash handling procedures.

· Must have cooking experience

· Able to follow oral and written instructions.

· Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

· Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

· Demonstrated ability to attend work promptly.

· Demonstrated ability to manage work to meet deadlines.

· Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and pleasantly with all customers (public, staff and others).

· Schedule may change subject to requirements of the Department.

· Computer knowledge an asset.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Please submit your resume by May 30, 2025 to Human Resources

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Program/Department:

Food Services

Status:

Temporary / Part-Time

Union:

Salary Plan / Job Grade:

$26.47 to $27.16 as per the SEIU-Service Collective Agreement