Dietary Aide

Lakeland-Healthcare-Center; Wanaque (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Lakeland Nursing and Rehab in Wanaque, New Jersey, is seeking a Dietary Aide to support our food service operations. You’ll help maintain sanitary conditions across the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment while assisting with meal service and light food preparation.

The role emphasizes adherence to sanitation standards, accuracy with portions, and friendly interactions with residents, families, and staff. A positive, professional demeanor and fluency in English are required.

Qualifications

• Solid food handling knowledge.
• Familiarity with sanitation practices for food service.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time, in uniform, and ready to start your shift.
• Handle food and equipment in line with sanitation policies.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and follow safety guidelines.
• Transport food carts and trays to resident rooms and dining areas.
• Serve residents in the dining room.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as needed.
• Assist with daily cleaning tasks per facility procedures.
• Report issues to supervisor promptly.
• Treat residents and families with warmth and respect.
• Take on related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation practices

English literacy

Portion control

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Full job description

Lakeland Nursing and Rehab
Location:Wanaque, New Jersey
Position: Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

Our Dietary Aides keep our food service operation running clean, safe, and welcoming. The role centers on maintaining sanitary conditions across our kitchen, dining areas, and equipment, with hands-on support for meal service and light food prep along the way.

What You'll Do:

• Arrive on time, in uniform, and ready to start your shift

• Handle food and equipment in line with our sanitation policies

• Operate all kitchen equipment safely and follow established safety guidelines

• Transport food carts and trays to resident rooms, dining rooms, and other designated areas as directed

• Serve residents in the dining room

• Prepare and deliver snacks as needed

• Pitch in on daily and scheduled cleaning tasks per facility procedures

• Flag any issues in your area to your supervisor promptly

• Help ensure every resident and family is treated with warmth, compassion, and respect for their individual needs

• Take on other related tasks as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• A solid grasp of proper food handling and serving techniques

• Familiarity with sanitation practices for food service

• The ability to follow diet lists, portion accurately, and present meals in an appetizing way

• A positive, professional manner with residents, families, coworkers, visitors, and the public

• Comfort reading, writing, speaking, and following directions in English

• Willingness to provide annual proof of a negative TB skin test

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Dependable, with strong attendance and punctuality

• Flexibility to work a varied schedule when needed

• Ability to read, write, and understand directions in English

• Prior food service experience is a plus, but not required

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Flexible scheduling

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.