Senior Meals Aide - Care & Kitchen Support

BoldAge PACE; Oceanport (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Match*

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BoldAge PACE is seeking a Food Services Aide to support meal service and meet participants' dietary needs in our New Jersey program. You will assist with serving meals, handle supplements and adapted equipment, and help keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe, and stocked according to RD specifications.

Requires a high school diploma, at least one year of experience with the elderly, and knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year working with the elderly population required; training available if not.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition, modified diets, and safe food-handling practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves morning snacks and lunch meals as directed by the Food Service Supervisor and according to the menu.
• Provides supplements, thickened liquids, and adaptive equipment to participants as ordered.
• Assists participants with menu selection and organizes individual diet cards, if applicable.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment in accordance with policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes daily and weekly cleaning tasks as outlined in the cleaning schedule.
• Stocks food and supplies using the first-in/first-out (FIFO) method.
• Observes and reports changes in participants’ appetite, food tolerance, or nutritional status to the Food Service Supervisor.
• Communicates equipment, supply, or kitchen concerns to the Food Service Supervisor and Food Service Coordinator as appropriate.
• Updates the daily census list and participant dietary information as directed.
• Demonstrates dependability, initiative, cooperation, and professionalism in all work settings.
• Follows all BoldAge policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Practices Standard Precautions and handles potentially infectious materials safely, following OSHA and BoldAge safety guidelines.
• Maintains a safe working environment at all times.
• Participates in required staff meetings, continuing education, and training programs.
• Supports and participates in Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year working with the elderly population

Knowledge of basic nutrition, modified diets, and safe food-handling practices

Job description

BoldAge PACE is seeking a Food Services Aide to support meal service and meet participants' dietary needs in our New Jersey program. You will assist with serving meals, handle supplements and adapted equipment, and help keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe, and stocked according to RD specifications.

Requires a high school diploma, at least one year of experience with the elderly, and knowledge of nutrition and safe food handling.