Dietary Aide
Job Description
Lakeland Nursing and Rehab
Location: Wanaque, New Jersey
Position: Dietary Aide
Dietary Aide
Our Dietary Aides keep our food service operation running clean, safe, and welcoming. The role centers on maintaining sanitary conditions across our kitchen, dining areas, and equipment, with hands-on support for meal service and light food prep along the way.
What You'll Do:
Arrive on time, in uniform, and ready to start your shift
Handle food and equipment in line with our 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
What You'll Bring:
A solid grasp of proper food handling and serving techniques
Familiarity with sanitation practices for food service
The ability to follow diet lists, portion accurately, and present meals in an appetizing way
A positive, professional manner with residents, families, coworkers, visitors, and the public
Comfort reading, writing, speaking, and following directions in English
Willingness to provide annual proof of a negative TB skin test
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Dependable, with strong attendance and punctuality
Flexibility to work a varied schedule when needed
Ability to read, write, and understand directions in English
Prior food service experience is a plus, but not required
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
