Diet Tech

ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA•Englewood, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diet Tech supports the Food Service Director in managing daily Dietary Department operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and the delivery of safe, high-quality nutritional services. The role combines administrative duties with nutrition support to promote efficient operations and accurate resident meal service. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week hourly position based at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, paying $18–$20 per hour. The successful candidate must cover assigned shifts regularly, including holidays, and should be available on occasion to cover other team members’ vacations or call-outs.

Requirements

A degree in Food & Nutrition or a related field is preferred, or 2–3 years of relevant experience.
Strong organizational, communication, and technical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and respectful communication.
Promote a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Be able to work cooperatively with other staff members.
Have an understanding of, affection for, and a desire to work with the aging.
Submit a complete application with a resume and salary expectations.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification is a plus.
A degree in Food & Nutrition or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative tasks, including data entry, recordkeeping, reporting, and general office support.
Manage phone calls and emails from nursing staff and dieticians regarding diet changes.
Maintain resident diet orders and nutrition records, and ensure meal-service accuracy.
Conduct meal rounds, assist with menu selections, and address resident concerns.
Monitor food quality and tray-line accuracy, and ensure proper meal delivery.
Maintain systems such as resident databases and tray-ticket programs.
Support inventory when needed.
Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards.
Assist with other duties and tasks in the kitchen and with the dietary team.
Cover assigned shifts regularly, including holidays, and be available on occasion to cover team members’ vacations or call-outs.