Dietary Aide – Part-Time

Spring Oak Senior Living•Toms River, NJ

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Oak Toms River is seeking a dependable, friendly Dietary Aide to help create enjoyable dining experiences for residents. The role assists with meal preparation and service, supports residents with mealtime needs, and helps keep kitchen and dining areas clean and sanitary. The Dietary Aide works with the dietary team to ensure meals are accurate and served on time, and provides respectful service while communicating residents’ needs or concerns to the appropriate team member. The schedule is Mondays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with additional shifts to cover team members’ days off. The pay is $15.92 per hour.

Requirements

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and organization.
A patient, compassionate approach to assisting older adults.
Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Dependability and flexibility to cover additional shifts.

Nice To Haves

Previous dietary, food service, or kitchen experience, especially in assisted living or a nursing home.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and serving meals, snacks, and beverages.
Help residents with mealtime needs, including feeding and drinking assistance as directed.
Follow dietary guidelines, individual meal plans, and special requests.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
Assist with dishwashing, food preparation, and dining room setup and cleanup.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures.
Work with the dietary team to ensure meals are served accurately and on time.
Provide friendly, respectful service to residents and communicate their needs or concerns to the appropriate team member.