Dietary Aide

Location: Wanaque, New Jersey

About the role

Our Dietary Aides keep the food service operation running clean, safe, and welcoming. The role centers on maintaining sanitary conditions across the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment, with hands‑on support for meal service and light food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time, in uniform, and ready to start your shift.
• Handle food and equipment in line with sanitation policies.
• Operate all kitchen equipment safely and follow established safety guidelines.
• Transport food carts and trays to resident rooms, dining rooms, and other designated areas as directed.
• Serve residents in the dining room.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as needed.
• Pitch in on daily and scheduled cleaning tasks per facility procedures.
• Flag any issues in your area to your supervisor promptly.
• Help ensure every resident and family is treated with warmth, compassion, and respect for their individual needs.
• Take on other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Solid grasp of proper food handling and serving techniques.
• Familiarity with sanitation practices for food service.
• Ability to follow diet lists, portion accurately, and present meals in an appetizing way.
• Positive, professional manner with residents, families, coworkers, visitors, and the public.
• Comfort reading, writing, speaking, and following directions in English.
• Dependable with strong attendance and punctuality.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule when needed.
• Willingness to provide annual proof of a negative TB skin test.
• Prior food service experience is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling