Dietary Aide - Part-Time - Evening
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We need to extract substantive content: The posting includes:
- Intro paragraph about team members, mission, culture, benefits.
- Role description: "The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients across the lifespan, as well as visitors and staff."
- Then a long list of duties: "A day in the life of a Dietary Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes ..." then many bullet-like sentences.
- Then "Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required" list: High School diploma, GED, etc. Also "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."
- Then "Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred": Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics. Excellent customer service skills.
- Contacts: "All HMH medical personnel and its visitors at assigned hospital campus(es)."
- Then "If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!" (application instruction, should be removed)
- Then "Minimum rate of $18.72 Hourly" and pay transparency details.
- Then a paragraph about compensation factors.
- Then benefits: "In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits."
We need to decide sections: Possibly "About the role" (intro + role description), "Responsibilities" (duties), "Requirements" (required education/knowledge/skills/abilities + schedule requirements), "Qualifications" (preferred), "Benefits" (benefits package), "Pay" (minimum rate and note). However we must only include sections if posting has real specific content. Pay: we have minimum rate $18.72 hourly and details about pay transparency. That's specific content, so we can include Pay section. Benefits: we have specific benefits listed, so include Benefits. Schedule: we have schedule requirements (to work every weekend, 5 out of 6 holidays, rotating schedule/shifts). That's schedule info, could be included under Requirements or separate Schedule section. The instruction says we can use Schedule heading if posting actually states them. It does state schedule requirements, so we could include a Schedule section. However we might combine schedule into Requirements to avoid many thin sections. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to combine schedule into Requirements (or Qualifications). But we also have a separate Requirements heading for required education etc. Could include schedule under Requirements as part of that list.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to remove duplicated lines, boilerplate, application instructions, EEO etc. The posting includes some boilerplate about pay transparency etc. That's substantive? It's about pay transparency act; we can keep as part of Pay section.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll structure:
About the role
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients across the lifespan, as well as visitors and staff.
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. This includes all correct close out and deposit steps as well as the completion of the over-ring error slips.
- 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.
- Also performs non-routine sanitation functions as listed on the daily cleaning list.
- 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. Items include tray room, char broiler, fryer, carts, storage areas, pots and pans, dish machine, hoods, wall, floors, drains, garbage cans, dumpster etc.
- Sweeps and mops floors; assists in cleaning emergency spills that are observed or requested.
- Collects and removes trash and recyclables for the Cafeteria. Adheres to established garbage procedures regarding separation and placement of garbage for removal and recycling program.
- Participates in dish room activities processing soiled and cleaned trays, dishes and silverware, responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the tray return room.
- 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 our customers with all the necessary supplies plates, utensils, gloves, soap, paper towels, and bottles of soda, water, chips, and soda fountain syrups. Before, during and after service time to present to all our customers.
- Follows all HACCP, Aide & HIPPA guidelines including proper hand washing, personal hygiene, food production, storage, labeling and dating, recording accurate temperatures on a timely basis, and cleaning and sanitation.
- Uses FIFO rotation methods and ensures freshness of products served.
- 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, food to patients and commercial feedings in accordance with correct diet guidelines.
- Communicates with patient taking menu selections in accordance with diet, food allergies, and food preferences. Ability to verbalize diet-appropriate foods for all house diets; input menus one-on-one with patient &/or family member using Health touch with accuracy.
- 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 and Health Touch.
- Delivers and picks up meal trays and late trays. Stocks station, mats trays, wraps silverware and cleans/sanitizes food delivery cart.
- Operates Health Touch.
- Records unit pantry refrigerator temperature on a daily basis. Monitors pantries for general cleanliness and refers all issues to Supervisor/Managers.
- Stocks the pantries on nursing units.
- Delivers late trays as needed.
- Beginning of day and end of date safe cash control.
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
- Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 75 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.
Requirements
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits (comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions).
Pay
Minimum rate of $18.72 hourly. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to labor market data, internal equity, budget and grant funding, geographic location, experience, education and certifications, skills, and eligibility for performance‑based incentives, shift differentials, bonuses, or commissions.
We need to ensure we didn't include any filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Check for duplicated lines: We have removed duplicates like "Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required" repeated. We kept required list.
We removed application instruction line: "If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!" Good.
We removed contacts line? The posting had "Contacts All HMH medical personnel and its visitors at assigned hospital campus(es)." That's maybe not essential but could be considered part of responsibilities
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to extract substantive content: The posting includes: - Intro paragraph about team members, mission, culture, benefits. - Role description: "The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients across the lifespan, as well as visitors and staff." - Then a long list of duties: "A day in the life of a Dietary Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes ..." then many bullet-like sentences. - Then "Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required" list: High School diploma, GED, etc. Also "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." - Then "Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred": Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics. Excellent customer service skills. - Contacts: "All HMH medical personnel and its visitors at assigned hospital campus(es)." - Then "If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!" (application instruction, should be removed) - Then "Minimum rate of $18.72 Hourly" and pay transparency details. - Then a paragraph about compensation factors. - Then benefits: "In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits." We need to decide sections: Possibly "About the role" (intro + role description), "Responsibilities" (duties), "Requirements" (required education/knowledge/skills/abilities + schedule requirements), "Qualifications" (preferred), "Benefits" (benefits package), "Pay" (minimum rate and note). However we must only include sections if posting has real specific content. Pay: we have minimum rate $18.72 hourly and details about pay transparency. That's specific content, so we can include Pay section. Benefits: we have specific benefits listed, so include Benefits. Schedule: we have schedule requirements (to work every weekend, 5 out of 6 holidays, rotating schedule/shifts). That's schedule info, could be included under Requirements or separate Schedule section. The instruction says we can use Schedule heading if posting actually states them. It does state schedule requirements, so we could include a Schedule section. However we might combine schedule into Requirements to avoid many thin sections. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to combine schedule into Requirements (or Qualifications). But we also have a separate Requirements heading for required education etc. Could include schedule under Requirements as part of that list. We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to remove duplicated lines, boilerplate, application instructions, EEO etc. The posting includes some boilerplate about pay transparency etc. That's substantive? It's about pay transparency act; we can keep as part of Pay section. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. We'll structure:
About the role
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients across the lifespan, as well as visitors and staff.
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. This includes all correct close out and deposit steps as well as the completion of the over-ring error slips.
- 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.
- Also performs non-routine sanitation functions as listed on the daily cleaning list.
- 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. Items include tray room, char broiler, fryer, carts, storage areas, pots and pans, dish machine, hoods, wall, floors, drains, garbage cans, dumpster etc.
- Sweeps and mops floors; assists in cleaning emergency spills that are observed or requested.
- Collects and removes trash and recyclables for the Cafeteria. Adheres to established garbage procedures regarding separation and placement of garbage for removal and recycling program.
- Participates in dish room activities processing soiled and cleaned trays, dishes and silverware, responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the tray return room.
- 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 our customers with all the necessary supplies plates, utensils, gloves, soap, paper towels, and bottles of soda, water, chips, and soda fountain syrups. Before, during and after service time to present to all our customers.
- Follows all HACCP, Aide & HIPPA guidelines including proper hand washing, personal hygiene, food production, storage, labeling and dating, recording accurate temperatures on a timely basis, and cleaning and sanitation.
- Uses FIFO rotation methods and ensures freshness of products served.
- 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, food to patients and commercial feedings in accordance with correct diet guidelines.
- Communicates with patient taking menu selections in accordance with diet, food allergies, and food preferences. Ability to verbalize diet-appropriate foods for all house diets; input menus one-on-one with patient &/or family member using Health touch with accuracy.
- 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 and Health Touch.
- Delivers and picks up meal trays and late trays. Stocks station, mats trays, wraps silverware and cleans/sanitizes food delivery cart.
- Operates Health Touch.
- Records unit pantry refrigerator temperature on a daily basis. Monitors pantries for general cleanliness and refers all issues to Supervisor/Managers.
- Stocks the pantries on nursing units.
- Delivers late trays as needed.
- Beginning of day and end of date safe cash control.
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
- Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 75 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.
Requirements
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits (comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions).
Pay
Minimum rate of $18.72 hourly. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to labor market data, internal equity, budget and grant funding, geographic location, experience, education and certifications, skills, and eligibility for performance‑based incentives, shift differentials, bonuses, or commissions.
We need to ensure we didn't include any filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Check for duplicated lines: We have removed duplicates like "Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required" repeated. We kept required list. We removed application instruction line: "If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!" Good. We removed contacts line? The posting had "Contacts All HMH medical personnel and its visitors at assigned hospital campus(es)." That's maybe not essential but could be considered part of responsibilities