Food Service Aide

New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Food Service Aide to perform a variety of food service functions and help maintain clean and sanitary conditions in food service areas. You may assist with some aspects of food preparation and contribute to delivering snacks and meals to residents.

Responsibilities include proper sanitation, following safety regulations, and delivering meals to designated areas. Prior food service experience and ServSafe certification are helpful.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand directions in English language; previous Food Service Aide experience is helpful.
• ServSafe - food handlers Cert

Responsibilities

• Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty.
• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures.
• Is aware of safety regulations and responsibilities in operating all equipment.
• Delivers food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas, including resident rooms and dining room, as instructed by supervisor.
• Servers – in dining rooms.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed.
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Food handling knowledge

Sanitation practices

Diet list following

Interpersonal communication

English reading/writing

Education

ServSafe certification

Food service experience preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Food Service Aide performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities and equipment. He/she may also assist in some aspects of food preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITLES:

• Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty;




• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures;




• Is aware of safety regulations and responsibilities in operating all equipment;




• Delivers food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas, including resident rooms and dining room, as instructed by supervisor;




• Servers – in dining rooms;




• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed;




• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures;




• Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor;




• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;




• Performs related work as assigned.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, and understand directions in English language. Previous Food Service Aide experience is helpful.




• ServSafe - food handlers Cert

JOB SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of handling and serving food.




• Working knowledge of sanitation practices relating to food handling.




• Ability to follow diet lists, portion food as specified and serve food in an appetizing manner.




• Possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.




• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in the English language.




• Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.