Dietary Aide

Preferred Care Health Centers; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible work schedules

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Preferred Care Health Centers is looking for Dietary Aides in Wall Township, NJ, to assist in meal preparation and service. Responsibilities include delivering food and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate should have specialized training in food service, be detail-oriented, and able to work in a team. Benefits include health insurance, competitive pay, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in food service is desirable, and an approved sanitation and safety course may be required.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to follow directions.
• Experience working in quantity food production methods.
• Knowledge of food safety/sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in meal preparation and service.
• Wash dishes, clean, and sanitize the kitchen according to health standards.
• Deliver food and trays as per established policies.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of food safety/sanitation

Education

Specialized training in food service

Job description

Preferred Care At Wall is currently looking for Dietary Aides to join our team of healthcare professionals.

Location: Allenwood, NJ.

Benefits For Qualified Associates

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive Pay and a nice benefit package
• Flexible work schedules
• Sign-on Bonus

Professional Development for Dietary Aides

• Career advancement opportunities to help you reach your maximum potential.

Job Summary

• The Dietary Aide assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Places prepared food on plates/trays in accordance with tray tickets in line with established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Food Services Director/Manager or Cook, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.
• Prepares and delivers food and trays, washes dishes, cleans and sanitizes the kitchen according to health standards.
• The Dietary Aide must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and be a team player who works well with others.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in food service is desirable; may be required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, clients, other personnel and the public.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull up to 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.

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