DIETARY AIDE - FULL TIME - DAY

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide to ensure excellent food service and adherence to dietary guidelines. The role emphasizes food safety, team collaboration, and support within the Food Service department, offering competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Generous Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Food Service preferred.
• Knowledge of various diets including restrictions and modifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, portions, and serves food while adhering to safety standards.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen and dining areas according to health regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Dietary Aide - Full Time - Day

HARTWYCK @ OAK TREE INC Edison, New Jersey

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• Requisition # 2025-163997
• ShiftDay
• StatusFull Time with Benefits
  
  

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more including a Generous sign on bonus!!!

The Dietary Aide, under the supervision of the Cook/Supervisor, Dietary Director and Assistant Director, delivers the highest level of service to all residents, families and visitors while assisting in the general operations of the Food Service department. S/he is responsible for handling food in accordance with sanitary regulations and adhering to therapeutic diet guidelines. This position is also responsible for serving food at proper temperatures, meeting meal times, following cleaning schedules, operating kitchen equipment safely, and adhering to personal hygiene policy.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Dietary Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Food Standards

• Completes all assignments in regards to daily food preparation such as tray assembly positions according to department procedures
• Prepares, pours, or portions some hot or cold items such as desserts, beverages, toast, meat and vegetable salads, sandwiches, lemons, garnishes, etc. for service.
• Maintains proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards while preparing food, serving food, and clean-up.
• Prepares and delivers food to resident floors and sets up patient trays
• Delivers and retrieves resident trays according to departmental procedure.
• Receives soiled trays, removes soiled dishes and returns cleaned and dried trays and smallware to proper places.
• Knowledge of various diets. Knows patient diet restrictions and is able to serve trays according to these restrictions.
  
  

Infection Control

• Washes hands frequently and prior to returning or starting work.
• Wears gloves according to policy and removes them and reapplies them when appropriate.
• Covers hair completely when serving and preparing food.
• Maintains proper temperatures for both hot and cold water.
• Quality Control:
• Follows cleaning schedules.
• Keeps floor dry and reports spills immediately.
• Keeps excess supplies and equipment off the floor and stored in designated area.
• Reports hazardous conditions and defective equipment.
• Ensure tray checks are compliant with all diet modifications and meet productivity standard.
• Understands diet modifications including sodium, liquid modified consistency and portion control.
  
  

Sanitation

• Handles food in accordance with sanitary and safety regulations for food handling and equipment
• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains dining area, equipment and food contact surfaces including, but not limited to refrigerators and food storage areas.
• Cleans and scrapes dishes in preparation for washing, and stores dishes after they are dry.
• Readies dishwasher for proper operations by placing all dishes, lids and trays on racks
• Cleans and maintains floor, floor drains and stainless steel making sure they are sanitary.
• Reports any equipment or safety problems immediately
• Removes and disposes of all garbage and trash, including liquid waste, to proper areas.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
• Handles special projects and rush assignments as needed, in a timely manner.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Prior experience in Food Service
• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  
  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation

Starting at $17.32 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
  
  

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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