Food Service Aide

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) with company match

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a Food Service Aide (FSA) / Dietary Aide for full-time shifts at our Saddle Brook, NJ location. You will support patient meals, dining room service, and dish room operations, contributing to a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes quality food preparation, timely service, and teamwork in a healthcare setting. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive career growth path in our renowned rehabilitation hospital.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous healthcare food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient food services, dining room and dish room tasks.
• Assist in food preparation and serving to patients, families, staff and visitors.
• Ensure timely and accurate food service while maintaining quality standards.
• Complete shift procedures without compromising quality of work.
• Support other kitchen areas when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position: Food Service Aide (FSA) / Dietary Aide

Location: 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

Schedule: Full-Time, (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $18.75 - $23.79 (Based on Experience) + Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We Support Your Career Growth And Personal Well-being

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

You will perform a variety of patient food services, dining room services, and dish room services. You will be an integral part of the food preparations, serving of the prepared food to patients, families, staff, and visitors, and assisting in clean up.

• Providing quality work, showing knowledge of the job, and good decision-making.
• Being timely and efficient when preparing food.
• Providing high-quality food preparation and service.
• Completing all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising the quality of work.
• Volunteering to help in other areas of the kitchen when necessary.
• Demonstrating reliability and dependability in your work.
• Operating equipment and performing related duties in a safe manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous healthcare food service experience