About this role
* must be able to pass a level II background check and a drug test
This position is for a Part-Time or Full-Time position!
We are looking for a qualified Dietary Aide to prepare and serve food to people in our facilities. You will deliver dishes and ensure good sanitary condition in cooking and dining premises. A Dietary Aide must be capable to prepare food following instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards. They must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach. The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.
Responsibilities
- Set up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order
- Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook
- Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
- Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
- Discard leftovers and take out garbage
- Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
- Stock ingredients and monitor inventory
- Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning
- Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances
Skills
- Proven experience as a dietary aide
- Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
- Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
- Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
- Friendly with good communication skills
- Good physical condition and stamina
- High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus
Other facts
About Laurel Circle
Laurel Circle is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located on 28 beautifully landscaped acres in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Our community offers an active lifestyle to seniors where they can live and enjoy a variety of traditional and non-traditional social activities, freshly prepared dining, a robust calendar of wellness classes, and quality healthcare services provided by compassionate caregivers.
At Laurel Circle, we put people first, always. Our members come from all walks of life and having a team that is reflective of those we serve is vital to everyone’s success. The strength of our team comes from the many hands, voices, and hearts essential for serving, fostering growth, and elevating one another. We are passionate about serving people and we are deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.
There are opportunities throughout our community in multiple departments including culinary, care services and nursing, operations and facilities, social and wellness programming, business operations, and sales.
To learn more about our available opportunities, look at the jobs tab on our LinkedIn profile or visit: https://laurel-circle.com/careers/
What you'll do
- The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving food, ensuring cleanliness in dining areas, and delivering meals to residents. They also assist in maintaining kitchen equipment and monitoring inventory.
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