Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center -

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Whiting Gardens Rehab Center , a long term skilled nursing facility located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is looking to hire resident-focused Dietary Service Aides to join our culinary staff to provide timely service to meet our residents' needs.

Our Dietary Service Aides perform a variety of food service functions in the preparation and delivery of meals to residents of our long term skilled nursing facility.

We require our aides to provide the highest quality of service in an attentive and responsive atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights of our patients and their families.

Responsibilities :

Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures.

Observes proper food handling techniques. Ensures proper setup of food for tray line and / or dining rooms.

Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from clients area.

Sets up trays for meals / works tray line position.

Processes soiled trays, dishes and utensils from carts through dishwasher.

Assists in the serving of food.

Prepares snacks and beverages from between-meal service to patients.

Prepares nutritional supplements and tube feeding products and delivers to customer areas.

Maintains cleanliness and sanitation through entire work areas.

Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Scrubs and mops floors, cleans and sanitizes equipment.

Performs other tasks as assigned by the Food Service Director

Participates in all in-services and activities as required

Maintains the confidentiality of all protected health information whether electronic, written, or oral exposed to either during the course of assigned duties or as a result of an incidental disclosure.

Participates in all in -service activities.

Qualifications :

Previous experience in a nursing care facility or other previous service experience preferred.

Must possess a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate or will obtain within 30 days after employment.

Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to long-term care dietary requirements.

Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.

Ability to follow written and oral directions.

Ability to work independently.

Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, and visitors.

ABOUT US :

We are dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity.

We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

Whiting Gardens Rehab Center , c onsiders the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities.

All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.

g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved .

Last updated : 2024-06-17