Dietary Aide

Actors Fund Of AmericaEnglewood, NJ
3d$18Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time (40 hours) hourly position, paying $18/HR based at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ. The successful candidate must be able to cover assigned shifts on a regular basis, including holidays, and should be available to cover vacations/call outs of other team members on occasion. This position is covered by the SEIU 1199 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 25lbs.
  • Ability to stand and walk most of the day and climb stairs.
  • Available to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in cooperation with other staff members.
  • Ability to withstand changes in temperature from going in and out of the refrigerator and freezers.
  • Must be able to handle food preparation equipment as well as abrasives and detergents used in sanitation duties.
  • Ability to read, write, understand English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Be tactful and courteous with residents, relatives, guests and staff members.
  • High degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Ability to pass the facility's physical examination upon employment and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience in a long-term care or healthcare facility preferred, but not required.
  • Serve Safe certified a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare desserts, juices, salads and other food items as directed.
  • Prepare trays according to planned menu; check special diet trays with diet orders before distribution.
  • Deliver meal trays to residents or serve meals in the resident dining rooms (depending on isolation status).
  • Place trays in food delivery cart.
  • Collect plates, clear tables and pick up trays after meal service is complete.
  • Cleans work area after each meal.
  • Prepare nourishment cart for nursing residents.
  • Restock pantry as needed.
  • Set up dining room for meals and special functions in accordance with facility standards.
  • Perform dish washing duties and cleaning duties if directed.
  • Practice appropriate safety measures to prevent infection, accident or injury.
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