Food Service Aide

Newvistanursing; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Newvistanursing in Newark is seeking a Food Service Aide to perform varied food service tasks and help maintain sanitary dining areas. The role includes assisting with food prep, delivering meals, and supporting daily cleaning procedures to ensure a high standard of service for residents.

The ideal candidate has basic English reading/writing skills, familiarity with food safety practices, and a willingness to follow dietary guidelines and portioning as directed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand directions in English.
• ServSafe food handlers certification is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Reports on time in uniform and ready for duty.
• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies.
• Delivers food carts and trays to designated areas.
• Serves in dining rooms and assists in snacks.
• Assists with daily cleaning per policies.
• Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
• Ensures residents receive high-quality service in a caring environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety handling

Sanitation knowledge

Dietary portioning

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

TB test documentation

Education

ServSafe - food handlers Cert

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.