Dietary Aide - Per Diem - Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health • Old Bridge Township, NJ

90d • $17

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients across the lifespan, as well as visitors and staff. A day in the life of a Dietary Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes providing all necessary customer service functions, taking customer orders in a prompt courteous efficient manner, preparing orders according to correct portion, garnish, plate, etc. as outlined on the Portion Control Sheet, and setting up and maintaining all work areas and service areas (including the dining room) with adequate supplies in an organized and sanitary manner. The role also involves preparing all food items and completing pre-preparation assignments according to schedule and procedures, making suggestions to improve any aspects of the operation, and using and maintaining all equipment according to procedures. The Dietary Aide is responsible for adhering to proper food handling methods as required by local, State and federal regulations, maintaining all areas in a safe, sanitized and organized manner, and performing routine sanitation assignments such as sweeping, mopping, garbage removals and completion of the daily checklist.

Requirements

• To work every weekend.
• To work five (5) out of six (6) holidays.
• To work rotating schedule/shifts based on needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides all necessary customer service functions.
• Takes customer orders in a prompt courteous efficient manner.
• Prepares order according to correct portion, garnish, plate, etc. as outlined on the Portion Control Sheet.
• Sets up and maintains all work areas and service areas (including the dining room) with adequate supplies in an organized and sanitary manner.
• Prepares all food items and completes pre-preparation assignments according to schedule and procedures.
• Makes suggestions to improve any aspects of the operation.
• Uses and maintains all equipment according to procedures.
• Operates cash register, when assigned, according to established procedures.
• Contributes to the sanitation/organization of the Coffee Shop.
• Adheres to proper food handling methods as required by local, State and federal regulations.
• Maintains all areas in a safe, sanitized and organized manner.
• Wears the required uniform, including apron, hat or hairnet and name badge faced forward.
• Performs routine sanitation assignments such as sweeping, mopping, garbage removals and completion of the daily checklist.
• Participates actively in all cleaning assignments as scheduled to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Cleans equipment according to schedule assigned and using correct procedures.
• Collects and removes trash and recyclables for the Cafeteria.
• Participates in dish room activities processing soiled and cleaned trays, dishes and silverware.
• Utilizes cleaning products following safety and usage procedures.
• Reports all safety hazards and needed repairs to supervisors.
• Stocks all necessary products to present to all customers with all the necessary supplies.
• Follows all HACCP, Aide & HIPAA guidelines including proper hand washing, personal hygiene, food production, storage, labeling and dating.
• Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility before leaving for the day.
• Completes all logs pertaining to dish room.
• Responsible for portioning, assembling and delivering floor supplies to patient units.
• Communicates with patients taking menu selections in accordance with diet, food allergies, and food preferences.
• Operates kitchen equipment that includes but is not limited to: coffee maker, pellet warmer, toaster, steam table, can opener, plate warmer and food delivery trucks.
• Delivers and picks up meal trays and late trays.
• Records unit pantry refrigerator temperature on a daily basis.
• Stocks the pantries on nursing units.
• Beginning of day and end of date safe cash control.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees