Dietary Aide

Philosophy Care; Wanaque (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Service awards

Transportation service

Job summary

The Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation & Pediatrics is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to assist in daily food service operations. Roles include preparing food trays, serving meals on general and modified diets, and maintaining a clean and organized dining area.

Responsibilities also cover portioning food, assisting with cleanup, and reporting substitutions or refusals to the Food Service Supervisor. Full-time and part-time day/evening shifts are available in a team-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid including one booster (if eligible for it)
• Must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays
• Must be able to speak, write, and understand English

Responsibilities

• Prepare food trays for service
• Serve appropriate food on general and modified diets to residents on tray line
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of tables in section, hi-boys, kitchen counters and cabinets, garbage bins, coffee carts, and work areas
• Portion prepared food and drinks
• Assist with clean up
• Sweep floors and clean chairs in assigned section
• Prepare desserts, nourishments, and specials
• Report to the Food Service Supervisor any substitutions of meals and/or meal refusals
• Deliver and pick up food carts in patient care areas
• Wash pots and pans/ work dish machine as per posted job assignments

Job description

Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation & Pediatrics is a skilled nursing facility caring for both the geriatrics and pediatrics populations. We are currently seeking dedicated Dietary Aides to join our team. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is thinking about a career in culinary arts and/or healthcare. Full time and part time days and evenings available.

At the Phoenix Center we maintain the highest standard of care and service for residents, families, and our valued employees. We are teamwork oriented and offer a professional working environment.

Benefits to working at the Phoenix Center:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Referral bonus
• Service awards
• Transportation service

Responsibilities as a Dietary Aide:

• Prepare food trays for service
• Serve appropriate food on general and modified diets to residents on tray line
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of tables in section, hi-boys, kitchen counters and cabinets, garbage bins, coffee carts, and work areas
• Portion prepared food and drinks
• Assist with clean up
• Sweep floors and clean chairs in assigned section
• Prepare desserts, nourishments, and specials
• Report to the Food Service Supervisor any substitutions of meals and/or meal refusals
• Deliver and pick up food carts in patient care areas
• Wash pots and pans/ work dish machine as per posted job assignments

Requirements for a Dietary Aide:

• Must be fully vacinated for Covid including one booster (if eligible for it)
• Must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays
• Must be able to speak, write, and understand English

The Phoenix Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.