Dietary Aide - P/T with Benefits Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dietary Aide to join their team. This role involves assisting in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring proper food handling standards. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and be able to communicate effectively. Join us in making a difference in patient care while enjoying competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak English, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and maintain cleanliness in dining and cooking areas.
• Deliver and retrieve food trays according to departmental procedures.
• Follow sanitation and infection control protocols.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Dietary Aide - P/T with Benefits Days role at Hackensack Meridian Health

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.

The Dietary/Food Service Aide performs specific tasks in the Food Service Department, including assisting in keeping the dining and cooking areas clean, sanitary, and running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Food Standards:
• Complete all assignments related to daily food preparation such as tray assembly positions according to department procedures.
• Prepare, pour, or portion hot or cold items such as desserts, beverages, toast, salads, sandwiches, garnishes, etc.
• Maintain proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Prepare and deliver food to resident floors and set up patient trays.
• Deliver and retrieve resident trays following departmental procedures.
• Handle soiled trays and dishes, and return cleaned items to proper places.
• Understand various diets and serve trays according to patient restrictions.

• Infection Control:
• Wash hands frequently and before returning or starting work.
• Wear gloves as per policy, and remove/reapply when appropriate.
• Cover hair completely when serving and preparing food.
• Maintain proper water temperatures.

• Quality Control:
• Follow cleaning schedules and keep floors dry.
• Store supplies properly and report hazards or equipment issues.
• Ensure tray checks comply with diet modifications and meet productivity standards.

• Sanitation:
• Handle food according to sanitary regulations.
• Clean and maintain dining areas, equipment, and food contact surfaces.
• Prepare dishes for washing and store them properly.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors and equipment.
• Report safety or equipment problems immediately.
• Dispose of garbage properly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak English, and follow instructions.

If you believe you are a good fit, please apply today!

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare