Dining Services Aides

A&P Payroll Management; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Whiting Gardens Rehab Center in Ocean County is seeking a Dining Services Aide to join our culinary team. You will perform a variety of food service functions, help prepare meals, deliver trays, and assist residents with nourishment in a warm, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes sanitation, reliability, and teamwork; responsibilities include setup for tray lines, serving meals, cleaning duties, and adhering to facility policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to long-term care dietary requirements.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective communication with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Handle food and equipment according to sanitation policies.
• Observe proper food handling techniques and set up trays.
• Deliver and retrieve food carts to dining areas.
• Assist in serving meals and snacks to residents.
• Prepare beverages and nutritional supplements as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.
• Perform daily cleaning duties per policy.
• Support the Food Service Director and participate in in-services.

Job description

We Offer Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Whiting Gardens Rehab Center a skilled nursing facility located in Ocean County, is currently seeking resident-focused Dining Services Aides to join our culinary staff to provide timely service to meet our residents' needs. Our Dietary Aides perform a variety of food service functions in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents of our skilled nursing facility. We require our aides to provide the highest quality of service in an attentive and responsive atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights of our patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures.
• Observes proper food handling techniques. Ensures proper setup of food for tray line and/or dining rooms.
• Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from client’s area.
• Sets up trays for meals/works tray line position.
• Processes soiled trays, dishes and utensils from carts through dishwasher.
• Assists in the serving of food.
• Prepares snacks and beverages from between-meal service to patients.
• Prepares nutritional supplements and tube feeding products and delivers to customer areas.
• Washes pots, pans and other equipment as necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation through entire work areas.
• Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Scrubs and mops floors, cleans and sanitizes equipment.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Food Service Director
• Participates in all in-services and activities as required.

• Maintains the confidentiality of all protected health information whether electronic, written, or oral exposed to either during the course of assigned duties or as a result of an incidental disclosure.
• Participates in all in-service activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to long-term care dietary requirements.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, and visitors.

ABOUT US

We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

EOE-Statement:
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.