Dietary Aide (per diem)

Barnegat Nursing & Rehabilitation; Barnegat Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnegat Rehab and Nursing is seeking per diem Dietary Aides to support meal service and resident care in a skilled nursing facility. Responsibilities include serving meals with proper portion control, keeping dining areas clean, participating in cleaning and recycling, and following safety guidelines.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year in food service or dietary aide. Strong communication and multitasking skills valued.

Qualifications

• Experience providing quality resident services, including needs assessment and evaluating satisfaction.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma and at least 1 year experience in Food Service/Dietary Aide.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and respond to emergencies.
• Knowledge of sanitary food-handling practices.
• Strong communication skills with residents and families.
• Identify and report problems and suggest corrections.

Responsibilities

• Serves meals to residents in dining areas with proper portion control and appealing presentation.
• Performs daily cleaning tasks including spills, unloading dishwasher, and waste disposal.
• Participates in departmental cleaning and recycling programs.
• Follows facility and state guidelines for food and waste disposal.
• Wears protective clothing when handling chemicals or infectious waste.
• Provides excellent resident service within established guidelines.

Skills

Resident care

Quality service

Sanitation practices

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Food Service Dietary Aide

Barnegat Rehab and Nursing

Per Diem

Barnegat Rehab and Nursing, a skilled nursing facility, is seeking per diem Dietary Aides. We provide a wide range of nursing care and rehabilitation services for both short-term and long-term care. At Barnegat Rehab and Nursing, we have a professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate team that cares for our residents

Responsibilities for Dietary Aide

• Serves meals to residents in dining areas in accordance with established portion control procedures that are appetizing in appearance

• May be required to complete daily cleaning assignments that include but are not limited to cleaning up spilled food, drinks and broken dishes, unloading dishwasher and removing empty bottles and disposing of trash

• Participates in the departmental cleaning and recycling program

• Disposes of food and waste in accordance with facility / state guidelines

• Wears protective clothing when handling hazardous chemicals or infectious waste

• Provides excellent resident service within established guidelines

Requirements for Dietary Aide

• Experience providing quality resident services including needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of resident’s satisfaction

• Minimum of a High School Diploma and at least 1-year previous experience with Food Service/ Dietary Aide

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, has ability to prioritize work and resolve emergencies as they may occur

• Working knowledge of sanitary practices relating to food handling

• Good communication skills and ability to effectively interact with others (residents and their families)

• Ability to identify and report problems associated with the daily work routine and provide suggestions for correction of those problems