Dietary Aide

Lakeland Healthcare Center; Wanaque (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Lakeland Healthcare Center in Wanaque, NJ is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to support our kitchen and dining services. You’ll help with meal prep, serve residents, and keep areas clean and sanitary.

Ideal candidates have basic food handling know-how, the ability to read and follow directions in English, and a positive, compassionate approach to resident care. High school diploma or equivalent required, TB test annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Solid grasp of proper food handling and serving techniques.
• Familiarity with sanitation practices for food service.
• Ability to read, write, and understand directions in English.
• Willingness to provide annual proof of a negative TB skin test.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation practices

Reading & writing English

Resident interaction

Diet list following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lakeland Healthcare Center -

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.