DIETARY AIDE PART TIME

Ocean Healthcare; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals for residents, maintaining sanitary cooking and dining areas and following safety standards.

You will assist during meal service, deliver meals, stock supplies, and help with menu planning under supervision of a dietary manager. The ideal candidate is at least 18 with dietary experience and good communication, physical stamina, and a customer-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with prior dietary experience.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to follow instructions to prepare meals.
• Comfort with operating cookware and kitchen appliances.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• Certification in food services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals under supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms.
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses, etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage.
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware.
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory.
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.

Skills

Dietary experience

Customer service

Sanitation knowledge

Food preparation

Cookware & appliances

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Food service certification

Job description

Hampton Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation is looking for a qualified Dietary Aide to prepare and serve food to the residents in our facilities. You will deliver dishes and ensure good sanitary condition in cooking and dining premises. A Dietary Aide must be capable to prepare food following instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards. They must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach. The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances

Skills

• Our ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old and have prior dietary experience
• Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
• Friendly with good communication skills
• Good physical condition and stamina
• Certification in food services is a plus