Homemaker

UMC (United Methodist Communities); Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Shores a UMC community in Ocean City, NJ is seeking a Homemaker to provide dining support and resident meal assistance. The position offers a per diem schedule with shifts from 6a-2p, 11a-7p, and 4p-7p, and compensation at $17.24 per hour based on experience.

Join United Methodist Communities, a long‑standing organization in New Jersey, and contribute to a caring, mission‑driven environment that values employee well‑being and professional development.

Qualifications

• Will ingness to complete ServSafe course and obtain certificate.
• Willingness to complete Dining Assistant Training course.
• 1 or more years of related work experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals and snacks while following menus, recipes, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
• Accommodate special diets and substitutions to meet residents' nutritional and personal preferences.
• Encourage resident input on food choices, menus, and meal presentation.
• Assist residents with eating and dining support according to training and care guidelines.
• Follow sanitation, food handling, and temperature monitoring procedures to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; monitor equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Manage grocery inventory and perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Dining Assistant Training

Experience preferred

English language

Job description

Homemaker
$17.24 per hour, based on experience
|Per Diem
The Shores a UMC community | Ocean City, NJ
Start anewcareer as a Homemaker with The Shores, a UMC community!

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years, and 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work they do. With more than a century of service in New Jersey, our community offers a rewarding environment where your work truly matters.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact: In a mission-driven and innovative organization
• Competitive Pay: $17.24 per hour, based on experience
• Schedule: Per Diem | 6a-2p, 11a-7p, and 4p-7p shifts available providing coverage as needed
• Great Benefits: Reflective of our deep appreciation for our employees

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and serve quality meals and snacks while following menus, recipes, dietary needs, and food safety regulations
• Accommodate special diets and food substitutions to meet residents' nutritional and personal preferences
• Encourage resident input on food choices, menus, and meal presentation
• Assist residents with eating and dining support according to training and care guidelines
• Follow sanitation, food handling, and temperature monitoring procedures to ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; monitor equipment and report maintenance needs
• Manage grocery inventory and perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas

What You'll Need:

• Willingness to complete ServSafe course and obtain certificate
• Willingness to complete Dining Assistant Training course
• 1 or more years of related work experience preferred but not required
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Benefits Available to Eligible Employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistant, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance & Discount Programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position's essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.